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NFPA 70
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NFPA 70
National Electrical Code® 2005 Edition This edition of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, was prepared by the National Electrical Code Committee and acted on by NFPA at its May Association Technical Meeting held May 23–26, 2004, in Salt Lake City, UT. It was issued by the Standards Council on July 16, 2004, with an effective date of August 5, 2004, and supersedes all previous editions. A tentative interim amendment (TIA) to Section 604.6(A)(1) was issued on July 15, 2004. For further information on tentative interim amendments see Section 5 of the NFPA Regulations Governing Committee Projects available at: http://www.nfpa.org/Codes/NFPADirectory.asp#Regs&Procedures This edition of NFPA 70 was approved as an American National Standard on August 5, 2004.
History and Development of the National Electrical Code®
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The National Fire Protection Association has acted as sponsor of the National Electrical Code since 1911. The original Code document was developed in 1897 as a result of the united efforts of various insurance, electrical, architectural, and allied interests. In accordance with the provisions of the NFPA Regulations Governing Committee Projects, a National Electrical Code Committee Report on Proposals containing proposed amendments to the 2002 National Electrical Code was published by NFPA in July 2003. This report recorded the actions of the various Code-Making Panels and the Correlating Committee of the National Electrical Code Committee on each proposal that had been made to revise the 2002 Code. The report was circulated to all members of the National Electrical Code Committee and was made available to other interested NFPA members and to the public for review and comment. Following the close of the public comment period, the Code-Making Panels met, acted on each comment, and reported their action to the Correlating Committee. NFPA published the National Electrical Code Committee Report on Comments in April 2004, which recorded the actions of the Code-Making Panels and the Correlating Committee on each public comment to the National Electrical Code Committee Report on Proposals. The National Electrical Code Committee Report on Proposals and the National Electrical Code Committee Report on Comments were presented to the 2004 May Association Technical Meeting for adoption. NFPA has an Electrical Section that provides particular opportunity for NFPA members interested in electrical safety to become better informed and to contribute to the development of the National Electrical Code and other NFPA electrical standards. Each of the Code-Making Panels and the Chairman of the Correlating Committee reported their recommendations to meetings of the Electrical Section at the 2004 NFPA World Safety Conference and Exposition. The Electrical Section thus had opportunity to discuss and review the report of the National Electrical Code Committee prior to the adoption of this edition of the Code by the Association at its 2004 May Technical Session. This 2005 edition supersedes all other previous editions, supplements, and printings dated 1897, 1899, 1901, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1907, 1909, 1911, 1913, 1915, 1918, 1920, 1923, 1925, 1926, 1928, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1935, 1937, 1940, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1951, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1962, 1965, 1968, 1971, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1990, 1993, 1996, 1999, and 2002. The 2005 edition marks the 50th edition of the National Electrical Code. Changes other than editorial are indicated by a vertical rule beside the paragraph, table, or figure in which the change occurred. These rules are included as an aid to the user in identifying changes from the previous edition. Where one or more complete paragraphs have been deleted, the deletion is indicated by a bullet (•) between the paragraphs that remain. This Code is purely advisory as far as NFPA is concerned. It is made available for a wide variety of both public and private uses in the interest of life and property protection. These include both use in law and for regulatory purposes, and use in private self-regulation and standardization activities as insurance underwriting, building and facilities construction and management, and product testing and certification.
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Contents ARTICLE
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Introduction ........................................ 70– 23
240
I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX.
Chapter 1 General 100
Definitions ......................................... 70– 26 I. General .......................................... 70– 26 II. Over 600 Volts, Nominal ..................... 70– 32
110
Requirements for Electrical Installations ..... 70– 33 General .......................................... 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less ................. Over 600 Volts, Nominal ..................... Tunnel Installations over 600 Volts, Nominal .......................................... V. Manholes and Other Electric Enclosures Intended for Personnel Entry, All Voltages .............................
I. II. III. IV.
70– 33 70– 36 70– 38
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70– 41
Chapter 2 Wiring and Protection Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors .......................................... 70– 43
210
Branch Circuits ................................... 70– 45 I. General Provisions ............................ 70– 45 II. Branch-Circuit Ratings ....................... 70– 49 III. Required Outlets ............................... 70– 51
215
Feeders ............................................. 70– 55
220
Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Calculations ........................................ 70– 56 General .......................................... Branch Circuit Load Calculations .......... Feeder and Service Load Calculations ..... Optional Feeder and Service Load Calculations ..................................... V. Farm Load Calculation ......................
I. II. III. IV.
225
230
General .......................................... Location ......................................... Enclosures ...................................... Disconnecting and Guarding ................ Plug Fuses, Fuseholders, and Adapters .... Cartridge Fuses and Fuseholders ........... Circuit Breakers ............................... Supervised Industrial Installations .......... Overcurrent Protection Over 600 Volts, Nominal ..........................................
280
70– 70– 70– 70– 70– 70– 70– 70–
81 84 87 88 88 89 89 90
70– 91
Grounding and Bonding ......................... 70– 92 I. General .......................................... II. System Grounding ............................ III. Grounding Electrode System and Grounding Electrode Conductor ............. IV. Enclosure, Raceway, and Service Cable Grounding ....................................... V. Bonding ......................................... VI. Equipment Grounding and Equipment Grounding Conductors ........................ VII. Methods of Equipment Grounding ......... VIII. Direct-Current Systems ....................... IX. Instruments, Meters, and Relays ............ X. Grounding of Systems and Circuits of 1 kV and Over (High Voltage) ...............
70– 40
200
Overcurrent Protection ........................... 70– 81
70– 92 70– 95 70–101 70–105 70–105 70–108 70–113 70–115 70–116 70–117
Surge Arresters .................................... 70–119 I. General .......................................... 70–119 II. Installation ...................................... 70–119 III. Connecting Surge Arresters .................. 70–119
285
70– 56 70– 57 70– 59
Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors: TVSSs ............................................... 70–120 I. General .......................................... 70–120 II. Installation ...................................... 70–120 III. Connecting Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors ...................................... 70–121
70– 61 70– 65
Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials
Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders ......... 70– 66
Wiring Methods ................................... 70–122
I. General .......................................... 70– 66 II. More Than One Building or Other Structure ......................................... 70– 69 III. Over 600 Volts ................................. 70– 71
300
Services ............................................ 70– 72
310
Conductors for General Wiring ................ 70–133
312
Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and Meter Socket Enclosures .......................................... 70–158
I. General .......................................... II. Overhead Service-Drop Conductors ........ III. Underground Service-Lateral Conductors ...................................... IV. Service-Entrance Conductors ................ V. Service Equipment — General .............. VI. Service Equipment — Disconnecting Means ............................................ VII. Service Equipment — Overcurrent Protection ........................................ VIII. Services Exceeding 600 Volts, Nominal ...
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70– 72 70– 73 70– 74 70– 74 70– 77 70– 77 70– 79 70– 80
I. General Requirements ........................ 70–122 II. Requirements for Over 600 Volts, Nominal .......................................... 70–131
I. Installation ...................................... 70–158 II. Construction Specifications .................. 70–160 314
Outlet, Device, Pull, and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; and Handhole Enclosures .......................................... 70–161 I. Scope and General ............................ 70–161 II. Installation ...................................... 70–162
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III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–167 IV. Pull and Junction Boxes for Use on Systems Over 600 Volts, Nominal .......... 70–168 320
326
348
350
352
Medium Voltage Cable: Type MV ............. 70–175
Metal-Clad Cable: Type MC .................... 70–175
High Density Polyethylene Conduit: Type HDPE Conduit ..................................... 70–193
I. General .......................................... 70–175 II. Installation ...................................... 70–175 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–177
I. General .......................................... 70–193 II. Installation ...................................... 70–193 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–194
Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable: Type MI ............................................. 70–177
354
Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS ................................... 70–178
Power and Control Tray Cable: Type TC .... 70–181 I. General .......................................... 70–181 II. Installation ...................................... 70–181 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–182
338
Service-Entrance Cable: Types SE and USE .................................................. 70–182
356
Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable: Type UF .................................... 70–183 I. General .......................................... 70–183 II. Installation ...................................... 70–183
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Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit: Type LFNC ......................................... 70–195 I. General .......................................... 70–195 II. Installation ...................................... 70–196 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–197
358
Electrical Metallic Tubing: Type EMT ........ 70–197 I. General .......................................... 70–197 II. Installation ...................................... 70–197 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–198
360
Flexible Metallic Tubing: Type FMT ......... 70–198 I. General .......................................... 70–198 II. Installation ...................................... 70–199 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–199
I. General .......................................... 70–182 II. Installation ...................................... 70–182 III. Construction .................................... 70–183 340
Nonmetallic Underground Conduit with Conductors: Type NUCC ........................ 70–194 I. General .......................................... 70–194 II. Installation ...................................... 70–194 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–195
I. General .......................................... 70–178 II. Installation ...................................... 70–179 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–180 336
Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit: Type RNC ....... 70–190 I. General .......................................... 70–190 II. Installation ...................................... 70–190 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–193
I. General .......................................... 70–177 II. Installation ...................................... 70–177 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–178 334
Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit: Type LFMC ............................................... 70–189 I. General .......................................... 70–189 II. Installation ...................................... 70–189 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–190
353
332
Flexible Metal Conduit: Type FMC ........... 70–187 I. General .......................................... 70–187 II. Installation ...................................... 70–187
I. General .......................................... 70–175 II. Installation ...................................... 70–175 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–175 330
Rigid Metal Conduit: Type RMC .............. 70–185 I. General .......................................... 70–185 II. Installation ...................................... 70–185 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–187
Integrated Gas Spacer Cable: Type IGS ...... 70–174 I. General .......................................... 70–174 II. Installation ...................................... 70–174 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–174
328
344
Flat Conductor Cable: Type FCC .............. 70–171 I. General .......................................... 70–171 II. Installation ...................................... 70–172 III. Construction .................................... 70–173
Intermediate Metal Conduit: Type IMC ...... 70–184 I. General .......................................... 70–184 II. Installation ...................................... 70–184 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–185
Flat Cable Assemblies: Type FC ............... 70–170 I. General .......................................... 70–170 II. Installation ...................................... 70–170 III. Construction .................................... 70–171
324
342
Armored Cable: Type AC ....................... 70–169 I. General .......................................... 70–169 II. Installation ...................................... 70–169 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–170
322
III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–184
362
Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing: Type ENT ... 70–200 I. General .......................................... 70–200 II. Installation ...................................... 70–200 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–201
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Auxiliary Gutters ................................. 70–202
398
I. General .......................................... 70–202 II. Installation ...................................... 70–202 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–203 368
Open Wiring on Insulators ...................... 70–226 I. General .......................................... 70–226 II. Installation ...................................... 70–226 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–227
Busways ............................................ 70–204
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General Requirements ........................ Installation ...................................... Construction .................................... Requirements for Over 600 Volts, Nominal ..........................................
70–204 70–204 70–205
Chapter 4 Equipment for General Use 400
Flexible Cords and Cables ...................... 70–228 I. General .......................................... 70–228 II. Construction Specifications .................. 70–238 III. Portable Cables Over 600 Volts, Nominal .......................................... 70–238
70–205
370
Cablebus ........................................... 70–206
372
Cellular Concrete Floor Raceways ............ 70–207
402
Fixture Wires ...................................... 70–239
374
Cellular Metal Floor Raceways ................ 70–208
404
Switches ............................................ 70–242
376
378
I. Installation ...................................... 70–209 II. Construction Specifications .................. 70–209 Metal Wireways ................................... 70–209
406
I. General .......................................... 70–209 II. Installation ...................................... 70–209 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–210
Receptacles, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs (Caps) ......................... 70–245
408
Switchboards and Panelboards ................. 70–248 I. II. III. IV.
Nonmetallic Wireways ........................... 70–210 I. General .......................................... 70–210 II. Installation ...................................... 70–211 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–212
380
Multioutlet Assembly ............................ 70–212
382
Nonmetallic Extensions .......................... 70–212 I. General .......................................... 70–212 II. Installation ...................................... 70–212
384
I. Installation ...................................... 70–242 II. Construction Specifications .................. 70–245
409
410
Strut-Type Channel Raceway ................... 70–213
Surface Metal Raceways ........................ 70–214
Surface Nonmetallic Raceways ................ 70–215 I. General .......................................... 70–215 II. Installation ...................................... 70–215 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–216
390
Underfloor Raceways ............................ 70–216
392
Cable Trays ........................................ 70–217
394
Concealed Knob-and-Tube Wiring ............. 70–224 I. General .......................................... 70–224 II. Installation ...................................... 70–224 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–225
396
Messenger Supported Wiring ................... 70–225 I. General .......................................... 70–225 II. Installation ...................................... 70–225
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Industrial Control Panels ........................ 70–252
Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures), Lampholders, and Lamps ........................ 70–254 I. General .......................................... II. Luminaire (Fixture) Locations .............. III. Provisions at Luminaire (Fixture) Outlet Boxes, Canopies, and Pans ........... IV. Luminaire (Fixture) Supports ................ V. Grounding ...................................... VI. Wiring of Luminaires (Fixtures) ............ VII. Construction of Luminaires (Fixtures) ..... VIII. Installation of Lampholders .................. IX. Construction of Lampholders ................ X. Lamps and Auxiliary Equipment ........... XI. Special Provisions for Flush and Recessed Luminaires (Fixtures) .............. XII. Construction of Flush and Recessed Luminaires (Fixtures) .......................... XIII. Special Provisions for Electric-Discharge Lighting Systems of 1000 Volts or Less ............................. XIV. Special Provisions for Electric-Discharge Lighting Systems of More Than 1000 Volts ......................... XV. Lighting Track ................................. XVI. Decorative Lighting and Similar Accessories ......................................
I. General .......................................... 70–214 II. Installation ...................................... 70–214 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–215 388
70–248 70–249 70–250 70–251
I. General .......................................... 70–252 II. Installation ...................................... 70–252 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–253
I. General .......................................... 70–213 II. Installation ...................................... 70–213 III. Construction Specifications .................. 70–214 386
General .......................................... Switchboards ................................... Panelboards ..................................... Construction Specifications ..................
411
70–254 70–254 70–255 70–256 70–257 70–257 70–259 70–260 70–260 70–260 70–260 70–261 70–261 70–263 70–263 70–264
Lighting Systems Operating at 30 Volts or Less .................................................. 70–264
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Appliances ......................................... 70–265 I. II. III. IV. V.
424
General .......................................... Installation ...................................... Disconnecting Means ......................... Construction .................................... Marking .........................................
General .......................................... Installation ...................................... Resistance Heating Elements ................ Impedance Heating ............................ Skin-Effect Heating ........................... Control and Protection ........................
General .......................................... Installation ...................................... Resistance Heating Elements ................ Impedance Heating ............................ Induction Heating ............................. Skin-Effect Heating ........................... Control and Protection ........................
440
Transformers and Transformer Vaults (Including Secondary Ties) ...................... 70–321 I. General Provisions ............................ 70–321 II. Specific Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Transformers ............. 70–325 III. Transformer Vaults ............................ 70–327
460
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Resistors and Reactors ........................... 70–331 I. 600 Volts, Nominal, and Under ............. 70–331 II. Over 600 Volts, Nominal ..................... 70–332
480
Storage Batteries .................................. 70–332
490
Equipment, Over 600 Volts, Nominal ......... 70–333 I. General .......................................... II. Equipment — Specific Provisions .......... III. Equipment — Metal-Enclosed Power Switchgear and Industrial Control Assemblies ...................................... IV. Mobile and Portable Equipment ............ V. Electrode-Type Boilers .......................
70–336 70–338 70–338
500
Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Classes I, II, and III, Divisions 1 and 2 ................. 70–340
501
Class I Locations ................................. 70–348 I. General .......................................... 70–348 II. Wiring ........................................... 70–348 III. Equipment ...................................... 70–354
502
Class II Locations ................................ 70–358 I. General .......................................... 70–358 II. Wiring ........................................... 70–358 III. Equipment ...................................... 70–360
503
Class III Locations ............................... 70–364 I. General .......................................... 70–364 II. Wiring ........................................... 70–364 III. Equipment ...................................... 70–365
504
Intrinsically Safe Systems ....................... 70–367
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Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment .......................................... 70–313 I. General .......................................... 70–313
Capacitors .......................................... 70–329 I. 600 Volts, Nominal, and Under ............. 70–330 II. Over 600 Volts, Nominal ..................... 70–330
70–284 70–290 70–292
Phase Converters ................................. 70–328 I. General .......................................... 70–328 II. Specific Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Phase Converters ........ 70–329
Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers ...... 70–284 I. General .......................................... II. Motor Circuit Conductors .................... III. Motor and Branch-Circuit Overload Protection ........................................ IV. Motor Branch-Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protection ....................... V. Motor Feeder Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protection ....................... VI. Motor Control Circuits ....................... VII. Motor Controllers ............................. VIII. Motor Control Centers ........................ IX. Disconnecting Means ......................... X. Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems ........... XI. Over 600 Volts, Nominal ..................... XII. Protection of Live Parts — All Voltages .......................................... XIII. Grounding — All Voltages ................... XIV. Tables ............................................
70–318 70–319
450
455
70–281 70–282 70–282 70–283 70–283 70–283 70–283
70–316 70–317 70–317
Generators ......................................... 70–319
70–276
70–278 70–279 70–279 70–280 70–280 70–280
70–315
445
70–270 70–272 70–272 70–274 70–274 70–275
Fixed Electric Heating Equipment for Pipelines and Vessels ............................. 70–281 I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII.
430
70–270 70–270
Fixed Outdoor Electric Deicing and Snow-Melting Equipment ........................ 70–278 I. II. III. IV. V. VI.
427
70–265 70–265 70–267 70–268 70–269
Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment ..... 70–270 I. General .......................................... II. Installation ...................................... III. Control and Protection of Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment .......... IV. Marking of Heating Equipment ............. V. Electric Space-Heating Cables .............. VI. Duct Heaters ................................... VII. Resistance-Type Boilers ...................... VIII. Electrode-Type Boilers ....................... IX. Electric Radiant Heating Panels and Heating Panel Sets .............................
426
II. Disconnecting Means ......................... III. Branch-Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protection ....................... IV. Branch-Circuit Conductors ................... V. Controllers for Motor-Compressors ........ VI. Motor-Compressor and Branch-Circuit Overload Protection ............................ VII. Provisions for Room Air Conditioners .....
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Class I, Zone 0, 1, and 2 Locations ........... 70–369
506
Zone 20, 21, and 22 Locations for Combustible Dusts, Fibers, and Flyings ....... 70–383
510
Hazardous (Classified) Locations — Specific .............................................. 70–388
511
Commercial Garages, Repair and Storage .... 70–388
513
Aircraft Hangars .................................. 70–391
514
Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities .............. 70–393
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Bulk Storage Plants .............................. 70–397
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Spray Application, Dipping, and Coating Processes ............................................ 70–402
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Health Care Facilities ............................ 70–408 General .......................................... Wiring and Protection ........................ Essential Electrical System .................. Inhalation Anesthetizing Locations ......... X-Ray Installations ............................ Communications, Signaling Systems, Data Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, and Systems Less Than 120 Volts, Nominal .... VII. Isolated Power Systems ...................... I. II. III. IV. V. VI.
70–424 70–424
Assembly Occupancies .......................... 70–425
520
Theaters, Audience Areas of Motion Picture and Television Studios, Performance Areas, and Similar Locations ... 70–427
525
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Agricultural Buildings ........................... 70–443
550
Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Mobile Home Parks ............................... 70–446 I. General .......................................... 70–446 II. Mobile and Manufactured Homes .......... 70–447 III. Services and Feeders .......................... 70–454
551
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Recreational Vehicles and Recreational Vehicle Parks ....................................... 70–455 General .......................................... Combination Electrical Systems ............ Other Power Sources ......................... Nominal 120-Volt or 120/240-Volt Systems .......................................... V. Factory Tests ................................... VI. Recreational Vehicle Parks ................... I. II. III. IV.
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General .......................................... Low-Voltage Systems ......................... Combination Electrical Systems ............ Nominal 120-Volt or 120/240-Volt Systems .......................................... V. Factory Tests ...................................
553
General Requirements ........................ Power Sources ................................. Wiring Methods ................................ Grounding and Bonding ......................
70–435 70–435 70–435 70–436
General .......................................... Stage or Set .................................... Dressing Rooms ............................... Viewing, Cutting, and Patching Tables .... Cellulose Nitrate Film Storage Vaults ..... Substations ......................................
70–437 70–437 70–440 70–440 70–440 70–440
Motion Picture Projection Rooms ............. 70–440 I. General .......................................... 70–440 II. Equipment and Projectors of the Professional Type .............................. 70–441
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Park Trailers ....................................... 70–467 I. II. III. IV.
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Floating Buildings ................................ 70–476 I. General .......................................... 70–476 II. Services and Feeders .......................... 70–476 III. Grounding ...................................... 70–477
70–429 70–430
Motion Picture and Television Studios and Similar Locations ............................ 70–437 I. II. III. IV. V. VI.
540
Manufactured Buildings ......................... 70–442
555
Marinas and Boatyards .......................... 70–477
590
Temporary Installations .......................... 70–480
Carnivals, Circuses, Fairs, and Similar Events ............................................... 70–435 I. II. III. IV.
530
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I. General .......................................... II. Fixed Stage Switchboards .................... III. Fixed Stage Equipment Other Than Switchboards .................................... IV. Portable Switchboards on Stage ............ V. Portable Stage Equipment Other Than Switchboards .................................... VI. Dressing Rooms ............................... VII. Grounding ......................................
III. Nonprofessional Projectors .................. 70–442 IV. Audio Signal Processing, Amplification, and Reproduction Equipment ................ 70–442
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Electric Signs and Outline Lighting ........... 70–483 I. General .......................................... 70–483 II. Field-Installed Skeleton Tubing ............. 70–486
604
Manufactured Wiring Systems ................. 70–487
605
Office Furnishings (Consisting of Lighting Accessories and Wired Partitions) .............. 70–488
610
Cranes and Hoists ................................ 70–489 I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII.
General .......................................... Wiring ........................................... Contact Conductors ........................... Disconnecting Means ......................... Overcurrent Protection ........................ Control .......................................... Grounding ......................................
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I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII.
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General .......................................... Arc Welders .................................... Resistance Welders ............................ Welding Cable .................................
690
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Sensitive Electronic Equipment ................ 70–516
650
Pipe Organs ........................................ 70–518
660
X-Ray Equipment ................................ 70–518 I. II. III. IV.
General .......................................... Control .......................................... Transformers and Capacitors ................ Guarding and Grounding .....................
70–518 70–519 70–520 70–520
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695
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Electroplating ...................................... 70–524
670
Industrial Machinery ............................. 70–525
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Electrically Driven or Controlled Irrigation Machines ............................... 70–526 I. General .......................................... 70–526 II. Center Pivot Irrigation Machines ........... 70–528
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Fuel Cell Systems ................................ 70–556 General .......................................... Circuit Requirements ......................... Disconnecting Means ......................... Wiring Methods ................................ Grounding ...................................... Marking ......................................... Connection to Other Circuits ................ Outputs Over 600 Volts ......................
70–556 70–556 70–557 70–557 70–557 70–558 70–558 70–559
Fire Pumps ......................................... 70–559
700
Emergency Systems .............................. 70–563 General .......................................... Circuit Wiring .................................. Sources of Power .............................. Emergency System Circuits for Lighting and Power ............................ V. Control — Emergency Lighting Circuits ........................................... VI. Overcurrent Protection ........................ I. II. III. IV.
701
70–563 70–564 70–565 70–566 70–567 70–567
Legally Required Standby Systems ............ 70–567 I. II. III. IV.
General .......................................... Circuit Wiring .................................. Sources of Power .............................. Overcurrent Protection ........................
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I. General .......................................... 70–520 II. Guarding, Grounding, and Labeling ........ 70–521 Electrolytic Cells ................................. 70–522
Integrated Electrical Systems ................... 70–544
I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII.
Induction and Dielectric Heating Equipment .......................................... 70–520
668
Natural and Artificially Made Bodies of Water ................................................ 70–543
I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX.
Audio Signal Processing, Amplification, and Reproduction Equipment .................... 70–510
Information Technology Equipment ........... 70–515
70–528 70–531 70–538 70–538 70–540 70–542 70–542
I. General .......................................... 70–544 II. Orderly Shutdown ............................. 70–545
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I. General .......................................... 70–510 II. Permanent Audio System Installations ..... 70–513 III. Portable and Temporary Audio System Installations ...................................... 70–514
General .......................................... Permanently Installed Pools ................. Storable Pools .................................. Spas and Hot Tubs ............................ Fountains ........................................ Pools and Tubs for Therapeutic Use ....... Hydromassage Bathtubs ......................
I. General .......................................... 70–543 II. Installation ...................................... 70–543 III. Grounding and Bonding ...................... 70–544
70–503
Electric Welders ................................... 70–507 I. II. III. IV.
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General .......................................... Wiring Methods ................................ Equipment Construction ...................... Control and Protection ........................ Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Locations ........................................
Swimming Pools, Fountains, and Similar Installations ......................................... 70–528 I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII.
70–494 70–496 70–497 70–500 70–500 70–501 70–502
Electric Vehicle Charging System ............. 70–504 I. II. III. IV. V.
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705
Interconnected Electric Power Production Sources .............................................. 70–571
720
Circuits and Equipment Operating at Less Than 50 Volts ...................................... 70–573
725
Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 Remote-Control, Signaling, and Power-Limited Circuits ........................... 70–573 I. II. III. IV.
General .......................................... Class 1 Circuits ................................ Class 2 and Class 3 Circuits ................. Listing Requirements .........................
70–573 70–575 70–577 70–581
I. II. III. IV. V. VI.
70–615 70–617 70–619 70–620 70–621 70–623
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Dimensions and Percent Area of Conduit and Tubing (Areas of Conduit or Tubing for the Combinations of Wires Permitted in Table 1, Chapter 9) ............................ 70–626
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Dimensions of Insulated Conductors and Fixture Wires ....................................... 70–630
70–592 70–593 70–593 70–595
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Compact Aluminum Building Wire Nominal Dimensions and Areas ................ 70–634
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Conductor Properties ............................. 70–634
Closed-Loop and Programmed Power Distribution ......................................... 70–596
9
Alternating-Current Resistance and Reactance for 600-Volt Cables, 3-Phase, 60 Hz, 75°C (167°F) — Three Single Conductors in Conduit ............................ 70–636
11(A)
Class 2 and Class 3 Alternating-Current Power Source Limitations ........................ 70–638
11(B)
Class 2 and Class 3 Direct-Current Power Source Limitations ................................ 70–638
12(A)
PLFA Alternating-Current Power Source Limitations .......................................... 70–639
12(B)
PLFA Direct-Current Power Source Limitations .......................................... 70–639
I. General .......................................... II. Non–Power-Limited Fire Alarm (NPLFA) Circuits .............................. III. Power-Limited Fire Alarm (PLFA) Circuits ........................................... IV. Listing Requirements .........................
70–584 70–585 70–587 70–590
Optical Fiber Cables and Raceways ........... 70–592 I. II. III. IV.
General .......................................... Protection ....................................... Cables Within Buildings ..................... Listing Requirements .........................
Chapter 8 Communications Systems Communications Circuits ........................ 70–597 I. General .......................................... II. Wires and Cables Outside and Entering Buildings ........................................ III. Protection ....................................... IV. Grounding Methods ........................... V. Communications Wires and Cables Within Buildings ............................... VI. Listing Requirements .........................
70–597 70–598 70–599 70–600 70–601 70–603
Radio and Television Equipment ............... 70–606 I. General .......................................... II. Receiving Equipment — Antenna Systems .......................................... III. Amateur Transmitting and Receiving Stations — Antenna Systems ................. IV. Interior Installation — Transmitting Stations ...........................................
820
General .......................................... Cables Outside and Entering Buildings .... Protection ....................................... Grounding Methods ........................... Wiring Methods Within Buildings .......... Listing Requirements .........................
Radius of Conduit and Tubing Bends ......... 70–625
Fire Alarm Systems .............................. 70–584
810
Network-Powered Broadband Communications Systems ........................ 70–615
2
760
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70–610 70–611 70–611 70–612 70–614
Percent of Cross Section of Conduit and Tubing for Conductors ........................... 70–625
Instrumentation Tray Cable: Type ITC ........ 70–583
780
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Cables Outside and Entering Buildings .... Protection ....................................... Grounding Methods ........................... Cables Within Buildings ..................... Listing Requirements .........................
1
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II. III. IV. V. VI.
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Annex C ............................................ 70–657
70–608
Annex D ............................................ 70–717
70–609
Annex E ............................................ 70–726
I. General .......................................... 70–609
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Annex B ............................................ 70–643
70–606
Community Antenna Television and Radio Distribution Systems .............................. 70–609
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Technical Correlating Committee James W. Carpenter, Chair International Association of Electrical Inspectors, TX [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Mark W. Earley, Secretary NFPA, MA (nonvoting) Jean A. O’Connor, Recording Secretary NFPA, MA (nonvoting) James E. Brunssen, Telcordia, NJ [UT] Rep. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions Michael I. Callanan, National Joint Apprentice & Training Committee, MD [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers William R. Drake, Marinco, CA [M] John R. Kovacik, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] James T. Pauley, Square D Company, KY [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Michael D. Toman, MEGA Power Electrical Services, Incorporated, MD [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association John W. Troglia, Edison Electric Institute, WI [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Craig M. Wellman, DuPont Engineering, DE [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council
Alternates Jeffrey Boksiner, Telcordia Technologies, Incorporated, NJ [UT] Rep. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (Alt. to J. E. Brunssen) Philip H. Cox, Bigelow, AR [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to J. W. Carpenter)
James M. Daly, General Cable, NJ [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to J. T. Pauley) Stanley J. Folz, Folz Electric, Incorporated, IL [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to M. D. Toman) Palmer L. Hickman, National Joint Apprentice & Training Committee, MD [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to M. I. Callanan) Neil F. LaBrake, Jr., Niagara Mohawk, a National Grid Company, NY [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to J. W. Troglia) William M. Lewis, Eli Lilly & Company, IN [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council (Alt. to C. M. Wellman) Mark C. Ode, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NC [RT] (Alt. to J. R. Kovacik)
Nonvoting Richard G. Biermann, Biermann Electric Company, Incorporated, IA [IM] D. Harold Ware, Libra Electric Company, OK [IM]
CODE–MAKING PANEL NO. 1 Articles 90, 100, 110, Annex A, Annex G John D. Minick, Chair National Electrical Manufacturers Association, TX [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Michael A. Anthony, University of Michigan, MI [U] Rep. The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers Louis A. Barrios, Jr., Shell Global Solutions, TX [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council David A. Dini, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] William T. Fiske, Intertek Testing Services NA, Incorporated, NY [RT]
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Neil F. LaBrake, Jr., Niagara Mohawk, a National Grid Company, NY [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to J. W. Troglia) Donald H. McCullough, II, Westinghouse Savannah River Company, SC [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to H. L. Floyd II) Gil Moniz, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, MA [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to J. D. Minick) Rick Munch, Frischhertz Electric Company, LA [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to P. L. Hickman) --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
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Nonvoting Ark Tsisserev, City of Vancouver, BC, Canada Rep. Canadian Standards Association International
CODE–MAKING PANEL NO. 2 Articles 210, 215, 220, Annex D, Examples 1 through 6 Raymond W. Weber, Chair State of Wisconsin, WI [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Richard W. Becker, Engineered Electrical Systems, Incorporated, WA [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated Frank Coluccio, New York City Department of Buildings, NY [E] Matthew D. Dobson, National Association of Home Builders, DC [U] Rep. National Association of Home Builders Thomas L. Harman, University of Houston/Clear Lake, TX [SE] Donald M. King, IBEW Local Union 313, DE [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Christopher P. O’Neil, National Grid USA Service Company, MA Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI, MA James T. Pauley, Square D Company, KY [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Susan W. Porter, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] Joseph Patterson Roché, Celanese Acetate, SC [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council Albert F. Sidhom, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, CA [U] Michael D. Toman, MEGA Power Electrical Services, Incorporated, MD [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Robert G. Wilkinson, Independent Electrical Contractors of Texas Gulf Coast, TX [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated
Alternates Kevin J. Brooks, IBEW Local Union 16, IN [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to D. M King)
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Ernest S. Broome, City of Knoxville, TN [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to R. W. Weber) James R. Jones, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to R. W. Becker) Daniel J. Kissane, Pass & Seymour/Legrand, NY [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to J. T. Pauley) Brian J. Nenninger, The Dow Chemical Company, TX [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council (Alt. to J. P. Roché) Clifford L. Rediger, Independent Electrical Contractors Training Fund, CO [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to R. G. Wilkinson) Richard V. Wagner, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] (Alt. to S. W. Porter) Joseph E. Wiehagen, National Association of Home Builders, MD [U] Rep. National Association of Home Builders (Alt. to M. D. Dobson)
Nonvoting Douglas A. Lee, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, MD [C] Andrew M. Trotta, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, MD [C] (Alt. to D. A. Lee)
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CODE–MAKING PANEL NO. 3 Articles 300, 590, 720, 725, 727, 760, Chapter 9, Tables 11(a) and (b), and Tables 12(a) and (b) Richard P. Owen, Chair City of St. Paul, MN [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Lawrence S. Ayer, Biz Com Electric, Incorporated, OH [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated Paul J. Casparro, Scranton Electricians JATC, PA [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Les Easter, Allied Tube and Conduit, IL [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Sanford E. Egesdal, Egesdal Associates PLC, MN [M] Rep. Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Incorporated Thomas J. Guida, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., NY [RT] Dennis B. Horman, PacifiCorp, UT [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Ray R. Keden, ERICO, Incorporated, CA [M] Rep. Building Industry Consulting Services International Ronald E. Maassen, Lemberg Electric Company, Incorporated, WI [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Steven J. Owen, Steven J. Owen, Incorporated, AL [IM] Rep. Associated Builders and Contractors, Incorporated David A. Pace, Olin Corporation, AL [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council Melvin K. Sanders, Things Electrical Company, Incorporated (TECo., Incorporated), IA [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated John E. Sleights, Travelers Insurance, CT [I]
Alternates Mark E Christian, Chattanooga Electrical JATC, TN [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to P. J. Casparro) Dr. Shane M. Clary, Bay Alarm Company, Incorporated, CA [M] Rep. Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Incorporated (Alt. to S. E. Egesdal)
Adam D. Corbin, Corbin Electrical Services, Incorporated, NJ [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Inc. (Alt. to L. S. Ayer) John C. Hudak, Old Forge, PA [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to R. P. Owen) Danny Liggett, DuPont Engineering, DE [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council (Alt. to D. A. Pace) Juan C. Menendez, Southern California Edison Company, CA [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to D. B. Horman) T. David Mills, Bechtel Savannah River, Incorporated, SC [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to M. K. Sanders) Mark C. Ode, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NC [RT] (Alt. to T. J. Guida) Lorena Orbanic, Carlon, Lamson & Sessions, OH [M] Rep. Building Industry Consulting Services International (Alt. to R. R. Keden) Roger S. Passmore, Davis Electrical Constructors, Incorporated, SC [IM] Rep. Associated Builders and Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to S. J. Owen) George A. Straniero, AFC Cable Systems, Incorporated, NJ [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to L. Easter)
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John W. Young, Siemens Energy & Automation, Incorporated, GA [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Vincent Zinnante, Advantage Electric, Incorporated, TX [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated
Alternates Thomas L. Adams, Exelon Corporation, IL [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to C. J. Beck) Ronald Breschini, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, CA [RT] (Alt. to M. C. Ode) Terry D. Cole, Hamer Electric, WA [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to V. Zinnante)
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John Sigmund, PPG Industries, Incorporated, LA [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council (Alt. to W. M. Lewis) Mark H. Sumrall, IBEW Local Union 527, TX [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to J. M. Naughton) Kent Walker, Ferraz Shawmut, MA [M] (Alt. to M. Allison)
CODE-MAKING PANEL NO. 5 Articles 200, 250, 280, 285 Ronald J. Toomer, Chair Toomer Electrical Company Incorporated, LA [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Jeffrey Boksiner, Telcordia Technologies, Incorporated, NJ [UT] Rep. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions David T. Brender, Copper Development Association, Incorporated, NY [M] Rep. Copper Development Association, Incorporated Martin J. Brett, Jr., Wheatland Tube Company, NJ [M] Rep. American Iron and Steel Institute Elio L. Checca, U.S. Department of Labor, VA [E] Paul Dobrowsky, Eastman Kodak Company, NY [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council Gerald L. Hadeen, Tehachapi, CA [M] Rep. The Aluminum Association Dan Hammel, IBEW Local Union 704, IA [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michael J. Johnston, International Association of Electrical Inspectors, TX [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Charles Mello, Electro-Test, Incorporated, OR [IM] Rep. InterNational Electrical Testing Association Incorporated Elliot Rappaport, Electro Technology Consultants, Incorporated, FL [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated Ted G. Robertson, Robertson Electric, Incorporated, TX [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated Walter Skuggevig, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] Gregory J. Steinman, Thomas & Betts Corporation, TN [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Robert G. Stoll, Thomas Associates, Incorporated, OH [M] Rep. Power Tool Institute, Incorporated C. Douglas White, CenterPoint Energy, Incorporated, TX [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI
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Alternates Martin D. Adams, Adams Electric, Incorporated, CO [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to R. J. Toomer) David A. Dini, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] (Alt. to W. Skuggevig) Timothy Edwards, Alcan Cable Company, GA [M] Rep. The Aluminum Association (Alt. to G. L. Hadeen) Robert Figlia, New York Board of Fire Underwriters, NY [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to M. J. Johnston) G. Scott Harding, F. B. Harding, Incorporated, MD [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to T. G. Robertson) William J. Helfrich, U.S. Department of Labor, PA [E] (Alt. to E. L. Checca) Ronald Lai, FCI Electrical, NH [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to G. J. Steinman) Paul J. LeVasseur, Bay City JEATC, MI [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to D. Hammel) Richard E. Loyd, R & N Associates, AZ [M] Rep. American Iron and Steel Institute (Alt. to M. J. Brett, Jr.) Daleep C. Mohla, DCM Electrical Consulting Services, Incorporated, TX [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to E. Rappaport) David Peot, Ryobi, SC [M] Rep. Power Tool Institute, Incorporated (Alt. to R. G. Stoll) J. Philip Simmons, Simmons Electrical Services, WA [M] Rep. Copper Development Association, Incorporated (Alt. to D. T. Brender) James S. Simpson, Southern Company Services, AL [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to C. D.White)
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CODE-MAKING PANEL NO. 6 Articles 310, 400, 402, Chapter 9 Tables 5 through 9, Annex B Stephen J. Thorwegen, Jr., Chair Fisk Electric Company, TX [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Robert Edwards, Alcan Aluminum Corporation, ON, Canada [M] Rep. The Aluminum Association Samuel B. Friedman, BICC General Cable Corporation, RI [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association G. W. “Jerry” Kent, Kent Electric & Plumbing Systems, TX [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated David G. Komassa, WE Energies, WI [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI William F. Laidler, South Shore VoTech/IBEW 223, MA [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Danny P. Liggett, DuPont Engineering, TX [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council L. Bruce McClung, Electrical Safety Consulting Services, Incorporated, WV [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated Oran P. Post, City of Cuyahoga Falls, OH [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Austin D. Wetherell, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] Joseph S. Zimnoch, The Okonite Company, NJ [M] Rep. Copper Development Association, Incorporated
Alternates Peter E. Bowers, Satellite Electric Company, Incorporated, MD [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to G. W. Kent)
James M. Daly, General Cable, NJ [M] Rep. Copper Development Association, Incorporated (Alt. to J. S. Zimnoch) Robert L. Huddleston, Jr., Eastman Chemical Company, TN [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council (Alt. to D. P. Liggett) Philip T. Laudicini, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] (Alt. to A. D. Wetherell) Lowell S. Lisker, American Insulated Wire Corporation, RI [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to S. B. Friedman) Paul R. Picard, AFC Cable Systems, Incorporated, MA [M] Rep. The Aluminum Association (Alt. to R. Edwards) Harry J. Sassaman, Forest Electric Corporation, NJ [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to S. J. Thorwegen, Jr.) John Stacey, City of St. Louis, MO [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to O. P. Post) Donald A. Voltz, Mustang Engineering, Incorporated, TX [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to L. B. McClung) David R. Wellington, Toledo Electrical JATC, OH [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to W. F. Laidler)
CODE-MAKING PANEL NO. 7 Articles 320, 322, 324, 326, 328, 330, 332, 334, 336, 338, 340, 382, 394, 396, 398 Gaylen D. Rogers, Chair State of Utah, UT [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors
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Gregory L. Runyon, Eli Lilly and Company, IN [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council David E. Schumacher, All County Electric Company, IA [IM] Rep. Associated Builders and Contractors, Incorporated H. R. Stewart, HRS Consulting, TX [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated George A. Straniero, AFC Cable Systems, Incorporated, NJ [M] Rep. Copper Development Association, Incorporated Richard Temblador, Alflex Corporation, CA [M] Rep. The Aluminum Association
Alternates William B. Crist, Houston Stafford Electric Company, TX [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to C. J. Fahrenthold) James D. Erwin, Celanese, Limited, TX [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council (Alt. to G. L. Runyon)
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James K. Hinrichs, State of Washington, WA [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to G. D. Rogers) Samuel R. LaDart, City of Memphis, TN [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to H. C. Brown) C. David Mercier, Southwire Company, GA [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to J. M. Daly) Dennis A. Nielsen, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, CA [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to H. R. Stewart) Paul A. Orr, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] (Alt. to J. J. Cangemi)
John W. “Wes” Ray, Duke Energy Corporation, NC [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to B. W. Nutt) David K. Smith, Encore Wire Limited, TX [M] Rep. Copper Development Association, Incorporated (Alt. to G. A. Straniero) John Thomas Thompson, ABC Marathon Electrical Company, Incorporated, AL [IM] Rep. Associated Builders and Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to D. E. Schumacher) Larry G. Watkins, Alcan Aluminum Corporation, GA [M] Rep. The Aluminum Association (Alt. to R. Temblador) Thomas H. Wood, Cecil B. Wood Incorporated, IL [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to R. L. Gotham)
Julian R. Burns, Chair Burns Electrical/Quality Power Solutions, Incorporated, NC [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated John S. Corry, Corry Electric Incorporated, CA [IM] Rep. Associated Builders and Contractors, Incorporated Joseph G. Dabe, City of St. Paul, MN [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers George R. Dauberger, Thomas & Betts Corporation, TN [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association James C. Dollins, AFC Cable Systems, MA [M] Rep. The Aluminum Association Ronald E. Duren, PacifiCorp, WA [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI M. Shan Griffith, Kelloff, Brown & Root, Incorporated, TX [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated David H. Kendall, Carlon, Lamson & Sessions, OH [M] Rep. Society of the Plastics Industry Incorporated Wayne A. Lilly, City of Harrisonburg, VA [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Richard E. Loyd, R & N Associates, AZ [M] Rep. American Iron and Steel Institute Stephen P. Poholski, Newkirk Electric Associates, Incorporated, MI [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Dennis L. Rowe, New York Board of Fire Underwriters, NY [E] Rep. New York Board of Fire Underwriters George F. Walbrecht, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT]
Alternates Richard Berman, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] (Alt. to G. F. Walbrecht) Duane A. Carlson, PRS Consulting Engineers, WA [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to M. S. Griffith)
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Charles W. Forsberg, Shaker Heights, OH [M] Rep. Society of the Plastics Industry Incorporated (Alt. to D. H. Kendall) Dr. Jack A. Gruber, Wheatland Tube Company, PA [M] Rep. American Iron and Steel Institute (Alt. to R. E. Loyd) James M. Imlah, City of Hillsboro, OR [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to W. A. Lilly) Alan Manche, Schneider Electric/Square D Company, KY [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to G. R. Dauberger) Jamie McNamara, City of St. Paul, MN [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to J. G. Dabe) C. Ernest Reynolds, Hatfield-Reynolds Electric Company, AZ [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to J. R. Burns) Richard Temblador, Alflex Corporation, CA [M] Rep. The Aluminum Association (Alt. to J. C. Dollins) Ronald J. Toomer, Toomer Electrical Company Incorporated, LA [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to S. P. Poholski) James Van Den Heuvel, West Electric Incorporated, WI [IM] Rep. Associated Builders and Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to J. S. Corry) Leslie R. Zielke, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, SC [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to R. E. Duren)
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CODE-MAKING PANEL NO. 9 Articles 312, 314, 404, 408, 450, 490 Timothy M. Croushore, Chair Allegheny Power, PA [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Jeffery Bernson, IBEW Local Union 701, IL [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Hector R. de Vega, Fluor Daniel, TX [U] Rep. Associated Builders and Contractors, Incorporated Frederic P. Hartwell, Hartwell Electrical Services, MA [SE] Robert J. Kaemmerlen, Kaemmerlen Electric Company, MO [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Jacob Killinger, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] Thomas J. LeMay, LeMay Electric, Incorporated, GA [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated Donald R. Offerdahl, North Dakota State Electrical Board, ND [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Bradford D. Rupp, Allied Moulded Products, Incorporated, OH [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Sukanta Sengupta, FMC Corporation, NJ [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated Ralph H. Young, Eastman Chemical Company, TN [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council
Alternates Rodney D. Belisle, NECA-IBEW Training Center, WA [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to L. Bernson)
Joseph M. Bolesina, Pinellas County Building Inspections, FL [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to D. R. Offerdahl) Julian R. Burns, Burns Electrical/Quality Power Solutions, Incorporated, NC [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to T. J. LeMay) James C. Carroll, Square D Company, TN [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to B. D. Rupp) Richard P. Fogarty, Consolidated Edison Company of NY, Incorporated, NY [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to T. M. Croushore) Robert D. Osborne, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NC [RT] (Alt. to J. Killinger) Jerome W. Seigel, West Hartford, CT [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to S. Sengupta) Monte Szendre, Wilson Construction Company, OR [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to R. J. Kaemmerlen)
CODE-MAKING PANEL NO. 10 Articles 240, 780 James T. Dollard, Jr., Chair IBEW Local Union 98, PA [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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John A. Zaplatosch, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT]
Alternates Robert R. Gage, Niagara Mohawk, A National Grid Company, NY [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to C. K. Eldridge) George D. Gregory, Square D Company, IA [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to C. W. Kimblin) Roderic L. Hageman, PRIT Service, Incorporated, IL [IM] Rep. InterNational Electrical Testing Association Incorporated (Alt. to C. K. Blizard) Charles D. Hughes, Westinghouse Savannah River Company, SC [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to D. M. Darling) Robert J. Kauer, Middle Department Inspection Agency, Incorporated, PA [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to G. W. Williams)
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Charles K. Blizard, American Electrical Testing Company, Incorporated, MA [IM] Rep. InterNational Electrical Testing Association Incorporated Madeline Borthick, IEC of Houston, Incorporated, TX [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated Scott Cline, McMurtrey Electric, Incorporated, CA [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Dennis M. Darling, Ayres, Lewis, Norris & May, Incorporated, MI [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated Charles K. Eldridge, Indianapolis Power & Light Company, IN [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Carl J. Fredericks, The Dow Chemical Company, TX [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council C. W. Kimblin, Cutler-Hammer, Incorporated, PA [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Arden L. Munson, Hussmann Corporation, MO [M] Rep. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute George J. Ockuly, Chesterfield, MO [M] Gerald W. Williams, County of Ventura, California, CA [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors
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Richard E. Lofton, II, IBEW Local Union 280, OR [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to J. T. Dollard, Jr.) Robert W. Mount, Jr., Hussmann Corporation, MO [M] Rep. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (Alt. to A. L. Munson) Paul J. Notarian, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] (Alt. to J. A. Zaplatosch) Vincent J. Saporita, Cooper Bussmann, MO [M] (Alt. to G. J. Ockuly)
James R. Sicard, Shell Oil Company, TX [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council (Alt. to C. J. Fredericks) Steve A. Struble, Freeman’s Electric Service, Incorporated, SD [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to M. Borthick)
Nonvoting Rick C. Gilmour, Canadian Standards Association (CSA), ON, Canada
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Frederick Bried, Spring, TX [U] Rep. American Petroleum Institute Rick L. Bunch, Tecumseh Products Company, MI [M] Rep. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute Joe David Cox, Eastman Chemical Company, TN [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council Michael A. D’Amico, IBEW Local Union 488, CT [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Thomas J. Garvey, State of Wisconsin, WI [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Charles A. Goetz, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] Rep. Associated Builders and Contractors, Incorporated Paul E. Guidry, Fluor Enterprises, Incorporated, TX [U] Rep. Associated Builders & Contractors, Incorporated Leo H. Haas, Jr., CenterPoint Energy, Incorporated, TX, [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Vincent J. Saporita, Cooper Bussmann, MO [M] Lynn F. Saunders, General Motors WFG-Utilities Services, MI [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated Lawrence E. Todd, Intertek Testing Services NA, Incorporated, OR [RT] Ron Widup, Shermco Industries, Incorporated, TX [IM] Rep. InterNational Electrical Testing Association Incorporated James R. Wright, Siemens Energy & Automation, Incorporated, IL [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Alternates Elwood J. Dodge, Addison Products Company, FL [M] Rep. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (Alt. to R. L. Bunch)
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Ralph M. Esemplare, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, NY [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to L. H. Haas, Jr.) James M. Fahey, IBEW Local Union 103, MA [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to M. A. D’Amico) Stanley J. Folz, Folz Electric, Incorporated, IL [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to W. Brinkmeyer) William D. Glover, PPG Industries, Incorporated, WV [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council (Alt. to J. D. Cox) Paul S. Hamer, ChevronTexaco Corporation, CA [U] Rep. American Petroleum Institute (Alt. to F. Bried) Robert J. Keough, Emerson Motor Company, MO [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to J. R. Wright) Thomas E. Moore, Stark County Building Department, OH [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to T. J. Garvey) George J. Ockuly, Chesterfield, MO [M] (Alt. to V. J. Saporita) Frederic A. Salzman, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] (Alt. to C. A. Goetz) Arthur J. Smith, III, Waldemar S. Nelson & Company, Incorporated, LA [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to L. F. Saunders)
Nonvoting Nino Mancini, CSA International, ON, Canada
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CODE-MAKING PANEL NO. 12 Articles 610, 620, 625, 630, 640, 645, 647, 650, 660, 665, 668, 669, 670, 685, Annex D, Examples D9 and D10 Charles M. Trout, Chair Maron Electric Company, FL [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association James E. Winfrey, Square D Company, NC [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Alternates William E. Anderson, The Procter & Gamble Company, OH [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to R. C. Prichard) Jeffrey W. Blain, Schindler Elevator Corporation, NJ [M] Rep. National Elevator Industry Incorporated (Alt. to A. Juhasz ) (VL to 610, 620, 630) William A. Brunner, IBEW Local Union 714, ND [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to D. R. Quave) Scott Cline, McMurtrey Electric, Incorporated, CA [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to C. M. Trout) Robert Michael Forister, City of Sheridan, Wyoming, WY [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to R. L. Janikowski) Barry G. Karnes, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, CA [RT] (Alt. to T. M. Burke) Todd F. Lottmann, Cooper Bussmann, MO [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to J. E. Winfrey) Roger D. McDaniel, Georgia Power Company, GA [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to R. L. Purvis) George S. Tidden, George’s Electrical Service Incorporated, TX [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to R. A. Jones) Robert C. Turner, Inductotherm Corporation, NJ [M] (Alt. to J. H. Mortimer) (VL to 665)
CODE-MAKING PANEL NO. 13 Articles 445, 455, 480, 690, 692, 695, 700, 701, 702, 705 Thomas H. Wood, Chair Cecil B. Wood Incorporated, IL [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Tarry L. Baker, Broward County Board of Rules & Appeals, FL [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Ward I. Bower, Sandia National Laboratories, NM [U] Rep. Solar Energy Industries Association (VL to 690, 692, 705) Douglas L. Elkins, ExxonMobil Chemical Company, TX [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council George W. Flach, George W. Flach Consultant, Incorporated, LA [SE]
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Ernest J. Gallo, Telcordia Technologies, Incorporated, NJ [U] Rep. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (VL to 445, 480, 690, 692) Michael V. Glenn, Longview Fibre Company, WA [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated Banks Hattaway, Hattaway Brothers, Incorporated, AL [IM] Rep. Associated Builders and Contractors, Incorporated Timothy D. Holleman, AC Corporation, NC [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated
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Thomas M. Burke, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, CA [RT] Kent B. Givens, Aluminum Company of America, TX [M] Rep. The Aluminum Association (VL to 610, 625, 630, 645, 660, 665, 668, 669, 685) Ron L. Janikowski, City of Wausau, Wisconsin, WI [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Robert E. Johnson, ITE Safety, MA [U] Rep. Information Technology Industry Council (VL to 640, 645, 647, 685) Robert A. Jones, Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated, TX [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated Andy Juhasz, Kone Incorporated, IL [M] Rep. National Elevator Industry Incorporated (VL to 610, 620, 630) Sam Marcovici, New York City Department of Buildings, NY [E] John H. Mortimer, Inductotherm Corporation, NJ [M] (VL to 665) Ralph C. Prichard, Hercules Incorporated, DE [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated Ronald L. Purvis, Georgia Power Company, GA [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI David R. Quave, IBEW Local Union 903, MS [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Robert H. Reuss, Morris Material Handling, LLC, WI [M] Rep. Crane Manufacturers Association of America Incorporated (VL to 610) Arthur E. Schlueter, Jr., A. E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company, GA [M] Rep. American Institute of Organ Builders (VL to 640, 650) Kenneth P. White, Olin Corporation, TN [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council
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Barry N. Hornberger, PECO Energy Company, PA [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI John R. Kovacik, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] Kenneth Krastins, Plug Power, Incorporated, NY [M] Rep. U.S. Fuel Cell Council (VL to 690, 692, 705) James S. Nasby, Master Control Systems, Inc., IL [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Steven H. Pasternack, Intertek Testing Services NA, Incorporated, NY [RT] Todd W. Stafford, National Joint Apprentice & Training Committee, IBEW-NJATC, TN [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers LaVerne E. Stetson, Lincoln, NE [U] Rep. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Herbert V. Whittall, Electrical Generating Systems Association, FL [M] Rep. Electrical Generating Systems Association
Alternates Daniel Batta, Jr., Constellation Generation Group, LLC, MD [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to B. N. Hornberger) Sonya M. Bird, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NC [RT] (Alt. to J. R. Kovacik)
Ron B. Chilton, North Carolina Department of Insurance, NC [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to T. L. Baker) Brian L. Crise, NIETC, OR [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to T. W. Stafford) Steven J. Fredette, UTC Cells, LLC, CT [M] Rep. U.S. Fuel Cell Council (Alt. to K. Krastins) (VL to 690, 692, 705) Ronald H. Minter, Thomas & Betts, TN [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to J. S. Nasby) Duke W. Schamel, Copperhead Electric Inc, CA [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to T. D. Holleman) Robert L. Simpson, Simpson Electrical Engineering Company, GA [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to M. V. Glenn) Richard Sobel, Quantum Electric Corporation, NY [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to T. H. Wood) Dale A. Triffo, Shell Oil Products US, TX [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council (Alt. to D. L. Elkins)
CODE-MAKING PANEL NO. 14 Articles 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 510, 511, 513, 514, 515, 516 Donald R. Cook, Chair Shelby County Building Inspections, AL [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Troy Beall, B & D Electric Company, Incorporated, NM [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Edward M. Briesch, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] Al Engler, EGS Electrical Group, IL [M] Rep. International Society for Measurement and Control Mark Goodman, Jacobs Engineering Group, CA [U] Rep. American Petroleum Institute Gregory D. Hall, Better-Way Electric, Incorporated, CO [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated John Katunar, III, GE Global Asset Protection Services, MO [I] Rep. GE Global Asset Protection Services Joseph H. Kuczka, Killark Electric Manufacturing Company, MO [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association William G. Lawrence, Jr., FM Global, MA [I] Rep. FM Global/FM Research Jeremy Neagle, Intertek Testing Services NA, Incorporated, NY [RT] Mike O’Meara, Arizona Public Service Company, AZ [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI David B. Wechsler, The Dow Chemical Company, TX [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council James A. Weldon, IBEW Local Union 728, FL [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Mark C. Wirfs, R & W Engineering Incorporated, OR [U] Rep. Grain Elevator and Processing Society Donald W. Zipse, Zipse Electrical Engineering Incorporated, PA [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated
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Alternates A. W. Ballard, Crouse-Hinds, NY [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to J. H. Kuczka) Marc J. Bernsen, Southwestern Idaho Electrical JATC, ID [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to J. A. Weldon) Mark W. Bonk, Cargill Incorporated, MN [U] Rep. Grain Elevator and Processing Society (Alt. to M. C. Wirfs) Giovanni Hummel Borges, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, Brasil [RT] (Alt. to E. M. Briesch) James D. Cospolich, Waldemar S. Nelson & Company Incorporated, LA [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to D. W. Zipse) Larry E. Fuhrman, City of Titusville, FL [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to D. R. Cook) Nicholas P. Ludlam, FM Global, MA [I] Rep. FM Global/FM Research (Alt. to W. G. Lawrence, Jr.) Michael E. McNeil, FMC Corporation/Bio Polymer, ME [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council (Alt. to D. B. Wechsler) Ted H. Schnaare, Rosemount Incorporated, MN [M] Rep. International Society for Measurement and Control (Alt. to A. Engler)
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Francis M. Stone, Jr., Shell Exploration and Production Company, TX [U] Rep. American Petroleum Institute (Alt. to M. Goodman)
Nonvoting Eduardo N. Solano, Estudio Ingeniero Solano S.A., Argentina [SE] Fred K. Walker, U.S. Air Force, FL [U] Rep. TC on Airport Facilities
CODE-MAKING PANEL NO. 15 Articles 517, 518, 520, 525, 530, 540 Donald J. Talka, Chair Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] James R. Duncan, Sparling Electrical Engineering, WA [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated Tom Dunn, Butler Amusements, CA [U] Rep. Outdoor Amusement Business Association, Incorporated (VL to 525) Douglas S. Erickson, American Society for Healthcare Engineering, Virgin Islands [U] Rep. American Society for Healthcare Engineering Michael B. Klein, Metropolitan Engineering, Incorporated, DC [IM] Rep. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (VL to 518, 520, 525, 530, 540) Edwin S. Kramer, Radio City Music Hall, NY [L] Rep. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (VL to 518, 520, 525, 530, 540) Larry Lau, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, DC [U] (VL to 517, 518) Dennis W. Marshall, TAG Electric Companies, TX [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated Eugene E. Morgan, County of Clackamas, Oregon, OR [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Hugh O. Nash, Jr., Nash Lipsey Burch, LLC, TN [SE] Rep. TC on Electrical Systems Bruce D. Shelly, Shelly Electric Company, Inc., PA [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Donald J. Sherratt, Intertek Testing Services NA, Incorporated, MA [RT] Michael D. Skinner, CBS Studio Center, CA [U] Rep. Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (VL to 518, 520, 525, 530, 540) Richard H. Smith, OG&E Electric Services, OK [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Kenneth E. Vannice, Leviton Manufacturing Company Incorporated, OR [M] Rep. U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology (VL to 518, 520, 525, 530, 540) Michael Velvikis, High Voltage Maintenance Corporation, WI [IM] Rep. InterNational Electrical Testing Association Incorporated
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Andrew White, IBEW Local Union 3, NY [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers James L. Wiseman, Square D Company, TN [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Alternates James R. Cook, IBEW Local Union 364, IL [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to A. White) Matthew B. Dozier, IDesign Services, TN [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to J. R. Duncan) Samuel B. Friedman, BICC General Cable Corporation, RI [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to J. L. Wiseman) Dale A. Hallerberg, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] (Alt. to D. J. Talka) Mitchell K. Hefter, Entertainment Technology, TX [IM] Rep. Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (Alt. to M. B. Klein) (VL to 518, 520, 525, 530, 540)) Stanley D. Kahn, Tri-City Electric Company, Incorporated, CA [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to B. D. Shelly) Malinda Joyce Sampson, Minnesota Electricity Board, MN [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to E. E. Morgan) James C. Seabury, III, Enterprise Electric, LLC, TN [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to D. W. Marshall) Steven R. Terry, Electronic Theatre Controls Incorporated, NY [M] Rep. U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology (Alt. to K. E. Vannice) (VL to 518, 520, 525, 530, 540) Rodney M. Young, Detroit Edison Company, MI [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to R. H. Smith)
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J. Robert Boyer, Edwards Systems Technology, Incorporated, NJ [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association James E. Brunssen, Telcordia, NJ [U] Rep. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions Larry Chan, City of New Orleans, LA [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Gerald Lee Dorna, Belden Wire & Cable, IN [M] Rep. Insulated Cable Engineers Association Incorporated Roland W. Gubisch, Intertek Testing Services NA, Incorporated, MA [RT] Robert L. Hughes, The DuPont Company, TN [U] Rep. American Chemistry Council Robert W. Jensen, dbi-Telecommunication Infrastructure Design, TX [M] Rep. Building Industry Consulting Services International Steven C. Johnson, Time Warner Cable, NC [UT] Rep. National Cable & Telecommunications Association Ronald G. Jones, Ronald G. Jones, P.E., TX [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated Barrett (Barry) Kalian, Underwriters Laboratories of Canada, ON, Canada [RT] Harold C. Ohde, IBEW/NECA Technical Institute, IL [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Joseph W. Rao, R.A.O. Electric Company, FL [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated James W. Romlein, MV Labs LLC, WI [M] Rep. Telecommunications Industry Association Kyle E. Todd, Entergy Corporation, TX [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI
Alternates Alan Amato, Times Fiber Communications, Incorporated, CT [UT] Rep. National Cable & Telecommunications Association (Alt. to S. C. Johnson) Donna Ballast, University of Texas at Austin, TX [M] Rep. Building Industry Consulting Services International (Alt. to R. W. Jensen)
Chrysanthos Chrysanthou, Telcordia Technologies/SAIC, NJ [U] Rep. Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (Alt. to J. E. Brunssen) Terry C. Coleman, National Joint Apprentice & Training Committee, TN [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to H. C. Ohde) William K. Hopple, Tyco/SimplexGrinnell, CA [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to J. R. Boyer) Dr. Stanley Kaufman, CableSafe/OFS, GA [M] Rep. Insulated Cable Engineers Association Incorporated (Alt. to G. L. Dorna) Robert W. McCourt, Public Service Electric and Gas Company, NJ [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to K. E. Todd) William J. McCoy, Verizon Wireless, TX [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to R. G. Jones) Robert P. McGann, City of Cambridge, MA [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to L. Chan) W. Douglas Pirkle, Pirkle Electric Company, Incorporated, GA [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to S. D. Kahn) Luigi G. Prezioso, M. C. Dean, Incorporated, VA [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to J. W. Rao) Bradley C. Rowe, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] (Alt. to B. Kalian)
Nonvoting Irving Mande, Westport, CT [M]
CODE-MAKING PANEL NO. 17 Articles 422, 424, 426, 427, 680, 682 Don W. Jhonson, Chair Interior Electric, Incorporated, FL [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Richard J. Cripps, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, DC [M] Rep. Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (VL to 422, 424) Bill Hanthorn, Tyco Thermal Controls, ON, Canada [M] Rep. Copper Development Association, Incorporated Bruce R. Hirsch, Baltimore Gas & Electric Company, MD [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Christopher T. Hutchings, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, CA [RT]
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Anthony P. Sardina, UTC Carrier Corporation, NY [M] Rep. Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (VL to 422, 424) Lee L. West, Balboa Instruments, Incorporated, CA [M] Rep. National Spa and Pool Institute (VL to 680) Randy J. Yasenchak, IBEW Local Union 607, PA [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Robert M. Yurkanin, Electran Process International Incorporated, NJ [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated
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Dennis L. Baker, Springs & Sons Electrical Contractors Incorporated, AZ [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to M. Ramirez) Mark R. Berner, PPL Electric Utilities Corporation, PA [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to B. R. Hirsch) J. Ron Caccamese, Nathan Electric Company, LTD., TX [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to R. J. Yasenchak) Aaron B. Chase, Leviton Manufacturing Company, Incorporated, NY [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to B. E. Rock)
Paul Crivell, Kennedy Jenks Consultants, WA [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (Alt. to R. M. Yurkanin) James E. Maldonado, City of Tempe, AZ [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to R. M. Milatovich) Cannon Sun, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, Taiwan [RT] (Alt. to C. T. Hutchings) D. Harold Ware, Libra Electric Company, OK [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to D. W. Jhonson) Robert E. Wisenburg, Coates Heater Company, Incorporated, WA [M] Rep. National Spa and Pool Institute (Alt. to L. L. West) (VL to 680)
Nonvoting William H. King, Jr., U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, MD [C] (Alt. to A. M. Trotta) Andrew M. Trotta, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, MD [C]
CODE-MAKING PANEL NO. 18 Articles 406, 410, 411, 600, 605 Michael N. Ber, Chair IEC, Houston, TX [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated Paul Costello, NECA and IBEW Local 90 JATC, CT [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Kenneth A. Fetzer, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NC [RT] Stephen G. Kieffer, Kieffer & Company, Incorporated, WI [M] Rep. International Sign Association (VL to 600) Steven A. Larson, BWXT Y-12, LLC, TN [U] Rep. Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Incorporated Michael S. O’Boyle, Genlyte Thomas Group, MA [M] Rep. American Lighting Association (VL to 410, 411) Timothy S. Owens, City of San Diego, CA [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors Jim F. Pierce, Intertek Testing Services NA, Incorporated, OR [RT] Saul Rosenbaum, Leviton Manufacturing Company Incorporated, NY [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association Michael W. Smith, Guarantee Electrical Company, MO [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association Carl Tim Wall, Alabama Power Company, AL [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI Jack Wells, Pass & Seymour/Legrand, NY [M]
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Alternates Robert T. Carlock, R. T. Carlock Company, TN [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to M. N. Ber) Frederick L. Carpenter, Lithonia Lighting, GA [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to S. Rosenbaum) Amos D. Lowrance, Jr., City of Chattanooga, Tennessee, TN [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to T. S. Owens) Ronald Michaelis, South Bend Vicinity Electrical JATC, IN [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to P. Costello) Christopher P. O’Neil, National Grid USA Service Company, MA [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to C. T. Wall) Alan M. Smith, France/Scott Fetzer Company, TN [M] Rep. International Sign Association (Alt. to S. G. Kieffer) (VL to 600) Rachna Stegall, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] (Alt. to K. A. Fetzer) Charles M. Trout, Maron Electric Company, FL [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association (Alt. to M. W. Smith)
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Barry Bauman, Alliant Energy, WI [U] Rep. American Society of Agricultural Engineers James W. Finch, Kampgrounds of America, Incorporated, MT [U] (VL to 550, 551, 552, 555) Bruce A. Hopkins, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, VA [M] Rep. Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (VL to 550, 551, 552) Robert L. La Rocca, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, NY [RT] Timothy P. McNeive, Thomas & Betts Corporation, TN [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association John Mikel, Skyline Corporation, IN [M] Rep. Manufactured Housing Institute (VL to 550, 551, 552) Tug L. Miller, National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds, CA [U] Rep. National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (VL to 550, 551, 552) Leslie Sabin-Mercado, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, CA [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI William J. Tipton, IBEW Local Union 575, OH [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Kenneth Weakley, Mountain Electric, Incorporated, CA [IM] Rep. National Electrical Contractors Association William A. Zanicchi, AAA Certified Electric Incorporated, FL [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated Michael L. Zieman, RADCO, CA [RT] (VL to 545, 550, 551, 552)
Alternates Glenn H. Ankenbrand, Conectiv Power, MD [UT] Rep. Electric Light & Power Group/EEI (Alt. to L. Sabin-Mercado)
Steven J. Blais, EGS Electrical Group, IL [M] Rep. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (Alt. to T. P. McNeive) Monte R. Ewing, Wisconsin Department of Commerce, WI [E] Rep. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (Alt. to R. A. McCullough) Thomas R. Lichtenstein, Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated, IL [RT] (Alt. to R. L. La Rocca) Linda J. Little, IBEW Local Union 1, MO [L] Rep. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Alt. to W. J. Tipton) Suzanne Mark, National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds, VA [U] Rep. National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (Alt. to T. L. Miller) (VL to 550, 551, 552) N. Kent Morgan, AC Corporation, NC [IM] Rep. Independent Electrical Contractors, Incorporated (Alt. to W. A. Zanicchi) Kent Perkins, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, VA [M] Rep. Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (Alt. to B. A. Hopkins) (VL to 550, 551, 552) John G. Sims, NTA Incorporated, IN [M] Rep. Manufactured Housing Institute (Alt. to J. Mikel) (VL to 550, 551, 552) Keith G. Tinsey, Michigan State University, MI [U] Rep. American Society of Agricultural Engineers (Alt. to B. Bauman) Raymond F. Tucker, Consulting Professional Engineer, CA [RT] (Alt. to M. L. Zieman) (VL to 545, 550, 551, 552)
NFPA Electrical Engineering Division Technical Staff Mark W. Earley, Assistant Vice President/Chief Electrical Engineer Kenneth G. Mastrullo, Senior Electrical Specialist Jean A. O’Connor, Electrical Project Specialist/Support Supervisor
Lee F. Richardson, Senior Electrical Engineer Richard J. Roux, Senior Electrical Specialist Jeffrey S. Sargent, Senior Electrical Specialist Joseph V. Sheehan, Principal Electrical Engineer Donald W. Shields, Senior Electrical Specialist
NFPA Staff Editor Joyce G. Grandy, Senior Project Editor
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(A) Covered. This Code covers the installation of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways for the following: (1) Public and private premises, including buildings, structures, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and floating buildings (2) Yards, lots, parking lots, carnivals, and industrial substations FPN to (2): For additional information concerning such installations in an industrial or multibuilding complex, see ANSI C2-2002, National Electrical Safety Code.
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(3) Installations of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity (4) Installations used by the electric utility, such as office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops, and recreational buildings, that are not an integral part of a generating plant, substation, or control center.
(A) Practical Safeguarding. The purpose of this Code is the practical safeguarding of persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electricity.
(B) Not Covered. This Code does not cover the following: (1) Installations in ships, watercraft other than floating buildings, railway rolling stock, aircraft, or automotive vehicles other than mobile homes and recreational vehicles
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(B) Adequacy. This Code contains provisions that are considered necessary for safety. Compliance therewith and proper maintenance results in an installation that is essentially free from hazard but not necessarily efficient, convenient, or adequate for good service or future expansion of electrical use. FPN: Hazards often occur because of overloading of wiring systems by methods or usage not in conformity with this Code. This occurs because initial wiring did not provide for increases in the use of electricity. An initial adequate installation and reasonable provisions for system changes provide for future increases in the use of electricity.
(C) Intention. This Code is not intended as a design specification or an instruction manual for untrained persons. (D) Relation to Other International Standards. The requirements in this Code address the fundamental principles of protection for safety contained in Section 131 of International Electrotechnical Commission Standard 60364-1, Electrical Installations of Buildings. FPN: IEC 60364-1, Section 131, contains fundamental principles of protection for safety that encompass protection against electric shock, protection against thermal effects, protection against overcurrent, protection against fault currents, and protection against overvoltage. All of these potential hazards are addressed by the requirements in this Code.
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FPN: Although the scope of this Code indicates that the Code does not cover installations in ships, portions of this Code are incorporated by reference into Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 110–113.
(2) Installations underground in mines and self-propelled mobile surface mining machinery and its attendant electrical trailing cable (3) Installations of railways for generation, transformation, transmission, or distribution of power used exclusively for operation of rolling stock or installations used exclusively for signaling and communications purposes (4) Installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installations (5) Installations under the exclusive control of an electric utility where such installations a. Consist of service drops or service laterals, and associated metering, or b. Are located in legally established easements, rightsof-way, or by other agreements either designated by or recognized by public service commissions, utility commissions, or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations, or c. Are on property owned or leased by the electric utility for the purpose of communications, metering, generation, control, transformation, transmission, or distribution of electric energy.
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FPN to (4) and (5): Examples of utilities may include those entities that are typically designated or recognized by governmental law or regulation by public service/utility commissions and that install, operate, and maintain electric supply (such as generation, transmission, or distribution systems) or communication systems (such as telephone, CATV, Internet, satellite, or data services). Utilities may be subject to compliance with codes and standards covering their regulated activities as adopted under governmental law or regulation. Additional information can be found through consultation with the appropriate governmental bodies, such as state regulatory commissions, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and Federal Communications Commission.
(C) Special Permission. The authority having jurisdiction for enforcing this Code may grant exception for the installation of conductors and equipment that are not under the exclusive control of the electric utilities and are used to connect the electric utility supply system to the serviceentrance conductors of the premises served, provided such installations are outside a building or terminate immediately inside a building wall. 90.3 Code Arrangement. This Code is divided into the introduction and nine chapters, as shown in Figure 90.3. Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4 apply generally; Chapters 5, 6, and 7 apply to special occupancies, special equipment, or other special conditions. These latter chapters supplement or modify the general rules. Chapters 1 through 4 apply except as amended by Chapters 5, 6, and 7 for the particular conditions. Chapter 8 covers communications systems and is not subject to the requirements of Chapters 1 through 7 except where the requirements are specifically referenced in Chapter 8. Chapter 9 consists of tables. Annexes are not part of the requirements of this Code but are included for informational purposes only. 90.4 Enforcement. This Code is intended to be suitable for mandatory application by governmental bodies that exercise legal jurisdiction over electrical installations, including signaling and communications systems, and for use by insurance inspectors. The authority having jurisdiction for enforcement of the Code has the responsibility for making interpretations of the rules, for deciding on the approval of equipment and materials, and for granting the special permission contemplated in a number of the rules. By special permission, the authority having jurisdiction may waive specific requirements in this Code or permit alternative methods where it is assured that equivalent objectives can be achieved by establishing and maintaining effective safety. This Code may require new products, constructions, or materials that may not yet be available at the time the Code is adopted. In such event, the authority having jurisdiction may permit the use of the products, constructions, or materials that comply with the most recent previous edition of this Code adopted by the jurisdiction.
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Chapter 1 — General Chapter 2 — Wiring and Protection Chapter 3 — Wiring Methods and Materials
Applies generally to all electrical installations
Chapter 4 — Equipment for General Use
Chapter 5 — Special Occupancies Supplements or modifies Chapters 1 through 4
Chapter 6 — Special Equipment Chapter 7 — Special Conditions
Chapter 8 — Communications Systems
Chapter 8 is not subject to the requirements of Chapters 1 through 7 except where the requirements are specifically referenced in Chapter 8.
Chapter 9 — Tables
Applicable as referenced
Annex A through Annex G
Informational only; not mandatory
Figure 90.3 Code Arrangement.
90.5 Mandatory Rules, Permissive Rules, and Explanatory Material. (A) Mandatory Rules. Mandatory rules of this Code are those that identify actions that are specifically required or prohibited and are characterized by the use of the terms shall or shall not. (B) Permissive Rules. Permissive rules of this Code are those that identify actions that are allowed but not required, are normally used to describe options or alternative methods, and are characterized by the use of the terms shall be permitted or shall not be required. (C) Explanatory Material. Explanatory material, such as references to other standards, references to related sections of this Code, or information related to a Code rule, is included in this Code in the form of fine print notes (FPNs). Fine print notes are informational only and are not enforceable as requirements of this Code. Brackets containing section references to another NFPA document are for informational purposes only and are provided as a guide to indicate the source of the extracted text. These bracketed references immediately follow the extracted text. FPN: The format and language used in this Code follows guidelines established by NFPA and published in the NEC Style Manual. Copies of this manual can be obtained from NFPA.
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90.6 Formal Interpretations. To promote uniformity of interpretation and application of the provisions of this Code, formal interpretation procedures have been established and are found in the NFPA Regulations Governing Committee Projects. 90.7 Examination of Equipment for Safety. For specific items of equipment and materials referred to in this Code, examinations for safety made under standard conditions provide a basis for approval where the record is made generally available through promulgation by organizations properly equipped and qualified for experimental testing, inspections of the run of goods at factories, and servicevalue determination through field inspections. This avoids the necessity for repetition of examinations by different examiners, frequently with inadequate facilities for such work, and the confusion that would result from conflicting reports on the suitability of devices and materials examined for a given purpose. It is the intent of this Code that factory-installed internal wiring or the construction of equipment need not be inspected at the time of installation of the equipment, except to detect alterations or damage, if the equipment has been listed by a qualified electrical testing laboratory that is recognized as having the facilities described in the preceding paragraph and that requires suitability for installation in accordance with this Code. FPN No. 1: See requirements in 110.3. FPN No. 2: Listed is defined in Article 100.
90.9 Units of Measurement. (A) Measurement System of Preference. For the purpose of this Code, metric units of measurement are in accordance with the modernized metric system known as the International System of Units (SI). (B) Dual System of Units. SI units shall appear first, and inch-pound units shall immediately follow in parentheses. Conversion from inch-pound units to SI units shall be based on hard conversion except as provided in 90.9(C). (C) Permitted Uses of Soft Conversion. The cases given in 90.9(C)(1) through (C)(4) shall not be required to use hard conversion and shall be permitted to use soft conversion. (1) Trade Sizes. Where the actual measured size of a product is not the same as the nominal size, trade size designators shall be used rather than dimensions. Trade practices shall be followed in all cases. (2) Extracted Material. Where material is extracted from another standard, the context of the original material shall not be compromised or violated. Any editing of the extracted text shall be confined to making the style consistent with that of the NEC. (3) Industry Practice. Where industry practice is to express units in inch-pound units, the inclusion of SI units shall not be required. (4) Safety. Where a negative impact on safety would result, soft conversion shall be used.
FPN No. 3: Annex A contains an informative list of product safety standards for electrical equipment.
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(A) Future Expansion and Convenience. Plans and specifications that provide ample space in raceways, spare raceways, and additional spaces allow for future increases in electric power and communication circuits. Distribution centers located in readily accessible locations provide convenience and safety of operation. (B) Number of Circuits in Enclosures. It is elsewhere provided in this Code that the number of wires and circuits confined in a single enclosure be varyingly restricted. Limiting the number of circuits in a single enclosure minimizes the effects from a short circuit or ground fault in one circuit.
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Chapter 1 General ARTICLE 100 Definitions Scope. This article contains only those definitions essential to the proper application of this Code. It is not intended to include commonly defined general terms or commonly defined technical terms from related codes and standards. In general, only those terms that are used in two or more articles are defined in Article 100. Other definitions are included in the article in which they are used but may be referenced in Article 100. Part I of this article contains definitions intended to apply wherever the terms are used throughout this Code. Part II contains definitions applicable only to the parts of articles specifically covering installations and equipment operating at over 600 volts, nominal. I. General Accessible (as applied to equipment). Admitting close approach; not guarded by locked doors, elevation, or other effective means. Accessible (as applied to wiring methods). Capable of being removed or exposed without damaging the building structure or finish or not permanently closed in by the structure or finish of the building. Accessible, Readily (Readily Accessible). Capable of being reached quickly for operation, renewal, or inspections without requiring those to whom ready access is requisite to climb over or remove obstacles or to resort to portable ladders, and so forth. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Ampacity. The current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating. Appliance. Utilization equipment, generally other than industrial, that is normally built in standardized sizes or types and is installed or connected as a unit to perform one or more functions such as clothes washing, air conditioning, food mixing, deep frying, and so forth. Approved. Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. Askarel. A generic term for a group of nonflammable synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbons used as electrical insulating media. Askarels of various compositional types are used. Under arcing conditions, the gases produced, while consisting predominantly of noncombustible hydrogen chloride,
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can include varying amounts of combustible gases, depending on the askarel type. Attachment Plug (Plug Cap) (Plug). A device that, by insertion in a receptacle, establishes a connection between the conductors of the attached flexible cord and the conductors connected permanently to the receptacle. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The organization, office, or individual responsible for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a procedure. FPN: The phrase “authority having jurisdiction” is used in NFPA documents in a broad manner, since jurisdictions and approval agencies vary, as do their responsibilities. Where public safety is primary, the AHJ may be a federal, state, local, or other regional department or individual such as a fire chief; fire marshal; chief of a fire prevention bureau, labor department, or health department; building official; electrical inspector; or others having statutory authority. For insurance purposes, an insurance inspection department, rating bureau, or other insurance company representative may be the AHJ. In many circumstances, the property owner or his or her designated agent assumes the role of the AHJ; at government installations, the commanding officer or departmental official may be the AHJ.
Automatic. Self-acting, operating by its own mechanism when actuated by some impersonal influence, as, for example, a change in current, pressure, temperature, or mechanical configuration. Bathroom. An area including a basin with one or more of the following: a toilet, a tub, or a shower. Bonding (Bonded). The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path that ensures electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any current likely to be imposed. Bonding Jumper. A reliable conductor to ensure the required electrical conductivity between metal parts required to be electrically connected. Bonding Jumper, Equipment. The connection between two or more portions of the equipment grounding conductor. Bonding Jumper, Main. The connection between the grounded circuit conductor and the equipment grounding conductor at the service. Bonding Jumper, System. The connection between the grounded circuit conductor and the equipment grounding conductor at a separately derived system. Branch Circuit. The circuit conductors between the final overcurrent device protecting the circuit and the outlet(s).
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Branch Circuit, Appliance. A branch circuit that supplies energy to one or more outlets to which appliances are to be connected and that has no permanently connected luminaires (lighting fixtures) that are not a part of an appliance. Branch Circuit, General-Purpose. A branch circuit that supplies two or more receptacles or outlets for lighting and appliances. Branch Circuit, Individual. A branch circuit that supplies only one utilization equipment. Branch Circuit, Multiwire. A branch circuit that consists of two or more ungrounded conductors that have a voltage between them, and a grounded conductor that has equal voltage between it and each ungrounded conductor of the circuit and that is connected to the neutral or grounded conductor of the system. Building. A structure that stands alone or that is cut off from adjoining structures by fire walls with all openings therein protected by approved fire doors. Cabinet. An enclosure that is designed for either surface mounting or flush mounting and is provided with a frame, mat, or trim in which a swinging door or doors are or can be hung. Circuit Breaker. A device designed to open and close a circuit by nonautomatic means and to open the circuit automatically on a predetermined overcurrent without damage to itself when properly applied within its rating. FPN: The automatic opening means can be integral, direct acting with the circuit breaker, or remote from the circuit breaker.
Adjustable (as applied to circuit breakers). A qualifying term indicating that the circuit breaker can be set to trip at various values of current, time, or both, within a predetermined range. Instantaneous Trip (as applied to circuit breakers). A qualifying term indicating that no delay is purposely introduced in the tripping action of the circuit breaker. Inverse Time (as applied to circuit breakers). A qualifying term indicating that there is purposely introduced a delay in the tripping action of the circuit breaker, which delay decreases as the magnitude of the current increases. Nonadjustable (as applied to circuit breakers). A qualifying term indicating that the circuit breaker does not have any adjustment to alter the value of current at which it will trip or the time required for its operation. Setting (of circuit breakers). The value of current, time, or both, at which an adjustable circuit breaker is set to trip. Concealed. Rendered inaccessible by the structure or finish of the building. Wires in concealed raceways are
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considered concealed, even though they may become accessible by withdrawing them. Conductor, Bare. A conductor having no covering or electrical insulation whatsoever. Conductor, Covered. A conductor encased within material of composition or thickness that is not recognized by this Code as electrical insulation. Conductor, Insulated. A conductor encased within material of composition and thickness that is recognized by this Code as electrical insulation. Conduit Body. A separate portion of a conduit or tubing system that provides access through a removable cover(s) to the interior of the system at a junction of two or more sections of the system or at a terminal point of the system. Boxes such as FS and FD or larger cast or sheet metal boxes are not classified as conduit bodies. Connector, Pressure (Solderless). A device that establishes a connection between two or more conductors or between one or more conductors and a terminal by means of mechanical pressure and without the use of solder. Continuous Load. A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more. Controller. A device or group of devices that serves to govern, in some predetermined manner, the electric power delivered to the apparatus to which it is connected. Cooking Unit, Counter-Mounted. A cooking appliance designed for mounting in or on a counter and consisting of one or more heating elements, internal wiring, and built-in or mountable controls. Coordination (Selective). Localization of an overcurrent condition to restrict outages to the circuit or equipment affected, accomplished by the choice of overcurrent protective devices and their ratings or settings. Copper-Clad Aluminum Conductors. Conductors drawn from a copper-clad aluminum rod with the copper metallurgically bonded to an aluminum core. The copper forms a minimum of 10 percent of the cross-sectional area of a solid conductor or each strand of a stranded conductor. Cutout Box. An enclosure designed for surface mounting that has swinging doors or covers secured directly to and telescoping with the walls of the box proper. Dead Front. Without live parts exposed to a person on the operating side of the equipment. Demand Factor. The ratio of the maximum demand of a system, or part of a system, to the total connected load of a system or the part of the system under consideration.
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Device. A unit of an electrical system that is intended to carry or control but not utilize electric energy. Disconnecting Means. A device, or group of devices, or other means by which the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected from their source of supply. Dusttight. Constructed so that dust will not enter the enclosing case under specified test conditions. Duty, Continuous. Operation at a substantially constant load for an indefinitely long time. Duty, Intermittent. Operation for alternate intervals of (1) load and no load; or (2) load and rest; or (3) load, no load, and rest. Duty, Periodic. Intermittent operation in which the load conditions are regularly recurrent. Duty, Short-Time. Operation at a substantially constant load for a short and definite, specified time. Duty, Varying. Operation at loads, and for intervals of time, both of which may be subject to wide variation. Dwelling Unit. A single unit, providing complete and independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation. Dwelling, One-Family. A building that consists solely of one dwelling unit. Dwelling, Two-Family. A building that consists solely of two dwelling units.
Explosionproof Apparatus. Apparatus enclosed in a case that is capable of withstanding an explosion of a specified gas or vapor that may occur within it and of preventing the ignition of a specified gas or vapor surrounding the enclosure by sparks, flashes, or explosion of the gas or vapor within, and that operates at such an external temperature that a surrounding flammable atmosphere will not be ignited thereby. FPN: For further information, see ANSI/UL 1203-1999, Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
Exposed (as applied to live parts). Capable of being inadvertently touched or approached nearer than a safe distance by a person. It is applied to parts that are not suitably guarded, isolated, or insulated. Exposed (as applied to wiring methods). On or attached to the surface or behind panels designed to allow access. Externally Operable. Capable of being operated without exposing the operator to contact with live parts. Feeder. All circuit conductors between the service equipment, the source of a separately derived system, or other power supply source and the final branch-circuit overcurrent device. Festoon Lighting. A string of outdoor lights that is suspended between two points. Fitting. An accessory such as a locknut, bushing, or other part of a wiring system that is intended primarily to perform a mechanical rather than an electrical function.
Dwelling, Multifamily. A building that contains three or more dwelling units.
Garage. A building or portion of a building in which one or more self-propelled vehicles can be kept for use, sale, storage, rental, repair, exhibition, or demonstration purposes.
Electric Sign. A fixed, stationary, or portable self-contained, electrically illuminated utilization equipment with words or symbols designed to convey information or attract attention.
FPN: For commercial garages, repair and storage, see Article 511.
Enclosed. Surrounded by a case, housing, fence, or wall(s) that prevents persons from accidentally contacting energized parts.
Ground. A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit or equipment and the earth or to some conducting body that serves in place of the earth.
Enclosure. The case or housing of apparatus, or the fence or walls surrounding an installation to prevent personnel from accidentally contacting energized parts or to protect the equipment from physical damage. FPN: See Table 430.91 for examples of enclosure types.
Energized. Electrically connected to, or is, a source of voltage. Equipment. A general term including material, fittings, devices, appliances, luminaires (fixtures), apparatus, and the like used as a part of, or in connection with, an electrical installation.
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Grounded. Connected to earth or to some conducting body that serves in place of the earth. Grounded, Effectively. Intentionally connected to earth through a ground connection or connections of sufficiently low impedance and having sufficient current-carrying capacity to prevent the buildup of voltages that may result in undue hazards to connected equipment or to persons. Grounded, Solidly. Connected to ground without inserting any resistor or impedance device. Grounded Conductor. A system or circuit conductor that is intentionally grounded.
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Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). A device intended for the protection of personnel that functions to deenergize a circuit or portion thereof within an established period of time when a current to ground exceeds the values established for a Class A device.
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FPN: Class A ground-fault circuit interrupters trip when the current to ground has a value in the range of 4 mA to 6 mA. For further information, see UL 943, Standard for GroundFault Circuit Interrupters.
FPN: Some examples of ways to determine suitability of equipment for a specific purpose, environment, or application include investigations by a qualified testing laboratory (listing and labeling), an inspection agency, or other organizations concerned with product evaluation.
Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment. A system intended to provide protection of equipment from damaging line-to-ground fault currents by operating to cause a disconnecting means to open all ungrounded conductors of the faulted circuit. This protection is provided at current levels less than those required to protect conductors from damage through the operation of a supply circuit overcurrent device.
In Sight From (Within Sight From, Within Sight). Where this Code specifies that one equipment shall be “in sight from,” “within sight from,” or “within sight,” and so forth, of another equipment, the specified equipment is to be visible and not more than 15 m (50 ft) distant from the other.
Grounding Conductor. A conductor used to connect equipment or the grounded circuit of a wiring system to a grounding electrode or electrodes. Grounding Conductor, Equipment. The conductor used to connect the non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment, raceways, and other enclosures to the system grounded conductor, the grounding electrode conductor, or both, at the service equipment or at the source of a separately derived system. Grounding Electrode. A device that establishes an electrical connection to the earth. Grounding Electrode Conductor. The conductor used to connect the grounding electrode(s) to the equipment grounding conductor, to the grounded conductor, or to both, at the service, at each building or structure where supplied by a feeder(s) or branch circuit(s), or at the source of a separately derived system. Guarded. Covered, shielded, fenced, enclosed, or otherwise protected by means of suitable covers, casings, barriers, rails, screens, mats, or platforms to remove the likelihood of approach or contact by persons or objects to a point of danger. Guest Room. An accommodation combining living, sleeping, sanitary, and storage facilities within a compartment. Guest Suite. An accommodation with two or more contiguous rooms comprising a compartment, with or without doors between such rooms, that provides living, sleeping, sanitary, and storage facilities. Handhole Enclosure. An enclosure identified for use in underground systems, provided with an open or closed bottom, and sized to allow personnel to reach into, but not enter, for the purpose of installing, operating, or maintaining equipment or wiring or both. Hoistway. Any shaftway, hatchway, well hole, or other vertical opening or space in which an elevator or dumbwaiter is designed to operate.
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Interrupting Rating. The highest current at rated voltage that a device is intended to interrupt under standard test conditions. FPN: Equipment intended to interrupt current at other than fault levels may have its interrupting rating implied in other ratings, such as horsepower or locked rotor current.
Isolated (as applied to location). Not readily accessible to persons unless special means for access are used. Labeled. Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner. Lighting Outlet. An outlet intended for the direct connection of a lampholder, a luminaire (lighting fixture), or a pendant cord terminating in a lampholder. Listed. Equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing states that the equipment, material, or services either meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose. FPN: The means for identifying listed equipment may vary for each organization concerned with product evaluation, some of which do not recognize equipment as listed unless it is also labeled. Use of the system employed by the listing organization allows the authority having jurisdiction to identify a listed product.
Live Parts. Energized conductive components.
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Location, Damp. Locations protected from weather and not subject to saturation with water or other liquids but subject to moderate degrees of moisture. Examples of such locations include partially protected locations under canopies, marquees, roofed open porches, and like locations, and interior locations subject to moderate degrees of moisture, such as some basements, some barns, and some coldstorage warehouses. Location, Dry. A location not normally subject to dampness or wetness. A location classified as dry may be temporarily subject to dampness or wetness, as in the case of a building under construction. Location, Wet. Installations under ground or in concrete slabs or masonry in direct contact with the earth; in locations subject to saturation with water or other liquids, such as vehicle washing areas; and in unprotected locations exposed to weather. Luminaire. A complete lighting unit consisting of a lamp or lamps together with the parts designed to distribute the light, to position and protect the lamps and ballast (where applicable), and to connect the lamps to the power supply. Metal-Enclosed Power Switchgear. A switchgear assembly completely enclosed on all sides and top with sheet metal (except for ventilating openings and inspection windows) containing primary power circuit switching, interrupting devices, or both, with buses and connections. The assembly may include control and auxiliary devices. Access to the interior of the enclosure is provided by doors, removable covers, or both. Motor Control Center. An assembly of one or more enclosed sections having a common power bus and principally containing motor control units. Multioutlet Assembly. A type of surface, flush, or freestanding raceway designed to hold conductors and receptacles, assembled in the field or at the factory. Nonautomatic. Action requiring personal intervention for its control. As applied to an electric controller, nonautomatic control does not necessarily imply a manual controller, but only that personal intervention is necessary.
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sources to outline or call attention to certain features such as the shape of a building or the decoration of a window. Overcurrent. Any current in excess of the rated current of equipment or the ampacity of a conductor. It may result from overload, short circuit, or ground fault. FPN: A current in excess of rating may be accommodated by certain equipment and conductors for a given set of conditions. Therefore, the rules for overcurrent protection are specific for particular situations.
Overload. Operation of equipment in excess of normal, full-load rating, or of a conductor in excess of rated ampacity that, when it persists for a sufficient length of time, would cause damage or dangerous overheating. A fault, such as a short circuit or ground fault, is not an overload. Panelboard. A single panel or group of panel units designed for assembly in the form of a single panel, including buses and automatic overcurrent devices, and equipped with or without switches for the control of light, heat, or power circuits; designed to be placed in a cabinet or cutout box placed in or against a wall, partition, or other support; and accessible only from the front. Plenum. A compartment or chamber to which one or more air ducts are connected and that forms part of the air distribution system. Power Outlet. An enclosed assembly that may include receptacles, circuit breakers, fuseholders, fused switches, buses, and watt-hour meter mounting means; intended to supply and control power to mobile homes, recreational vehicles, park trailers, or boats or to serve as a means for distributing power required to operate mobile or temporarily installed equipment. Premises Wiring (System). That interior and exterior wiring, including power, lighting, control, and signal circuit wiring together with all their associated hardware, fittings, and wiring devices, both permanently and temporarily installed, that extends from the service point or source of power, such as a battery, a solar photovoltaic system, or a generator, transformer, or converter windings, to the outlet(s). Such wiring does not include wiring internal to appliances, luminaires (fixtures), motors, controllers, motor control centers, and similar equipment. Qualified Person. One who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training on the hazards involved.
Outlet. A point on the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment.
FPN: Refer to NFPA 70E-2004, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, for electrical safety training requirements.
Outline Lighting. An arrangement of incandescent lamps, electric discharge lighting, or other electrically powered light
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busbars, with additional functions as permitted in this Code. Raceways include, but are not limited to, rigid metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, intermediate metal conduit, liquidtight flexible conduit, flexible metallic tubing, flexible metal conduit, electrical nonmetallic tubing, electrical metallic tubing, underfloor raceways, cellular concrete floor raceways, cellular metal floor raceways, surface raceways, wireways, and busways. Rainproof. Constructed, protected, or treated so as to prevent rain from interfering with the successful operation of the apparatus under specified test conditions. Raintight. Constructed or protected so that exposure to a beating rain will not result in the entrance of water under specified test conditions. Receptacle. A receptacle is a contact device installed at the outlet for the connection of an attachment plug. A single receptacle is a single contact device with no other contact device on the same yoke. A multiple receptacle is two or more contact devices on the same yoke. Receptacle Outlet. An outlet where one or more receptacles are installed. Remote-Control Circuit. Any electric circuit that controls any other circuit through a relay or an equivalent device. Sealable Equipment. Equipment enclosed in a case or cabinet that is provided with a means of sealing or locking so that live parts cannot be made accessible without opening the enclosure. The equipment may or may not be operable without opening the enclosure. Separately Derived System. A premises wiring system whose power is derived from a source of electric energy or equipment other than a service. Such systems have no direct electrical connection, including a solidly connected grounded circuit conductor, to supply conductors originating in another system. Service. The conductors and equipment for delivering electric energy from the serving utility to the wiring system of the premises served. Service Cable. Service conductors made up in the form of a cable. Service Conductors. The conductors from the service point to the service disconnecting means. Service Drop. The overhead service conductors from the last pole or other aerial support to and including the splices, if any, connecting to the service-entrance conductors at the building or other structure. Service-Entrance Conductors, Overhead System. The service conductors between the terminals of the service equip-
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Service Equipment. The necessary equipment, usually consisting of a circuit breaker(s) or switch(es) and fuse(s) and their accessories, connected to the load end of service conductors to a building or other structure, or an otherwise designated area, and intended to constitute the main control and cutoff of the supply. Service Lateral. The underground service conductors between the street main, including any risers at a pole or other structure or from transformers, and the first point of connection to the service-entrance conductors in a terminal box or meter or other enclosure, inside or outside the building wall. Where there is no terminal box, meter, or other enclosure, the point of connection is considered to be the point of entrance of the service conductors into the building. Service Point. The point of connection between the facilities of the serving utility and the premises wiring. Show Window. Any window used or designed to be used for the display of goods or advertising material, whether it is fully or partly enclosed or entirely open at the rear and whether or not it has a platform raised higher than the street floor level. Signaling Circuit. Any electric circuit that energizes signaling equipment. Solar Photovoltaic System. The total components and subsystems that, in combination, convert solar energy into electrical energy suitable for connection to a utilization load. Special Permission. The written consent of the authority having jurisdiction. Structure. That which is built or constructed. Supplementary Overcurrent Protective Device. A device intended to provide limited overcurrent protection for specific applications and utilization equipment such as luminaires (lighting fixtures) and appliances. This limited protection is in addition to the protection provided in the required branch circuit by the branch circuit overcurrent protective device. Switch, Bypass Isolation. A manually operated device used in conjunction with a transfer switch to provide a means of directly connecting load conductors to a power source and of disconnecting the transfer switch.
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Switch, General-Use. A switch intended for use in general distribution and branch circuits. It is rated in amperes, and it is capable of interrupting its rated current at its rated voltage.
Voltage (of a circuit). The greatest root-mean-square (rms) (effective) difference of potential between any two conductors of the circuit concerned.
Switch, General-Use Snap. A form of general-use switch constructed so that it can be installed in device boxes or on box covers, or otherwise used in conjunction with wiring systems recognized by this Code.
FPN: Some systems, such as 3-phase 4-wire, single-phase 3-wire, and 3-wire direct current, may have various circuits of various voltages.
Switch, Isolating. A switch intended for isolating an electric circuit from the source of power. It has no interrupting rating, and it is intended to be operated only after the circuit has been opened by some other means. Switch, Motor-Circuit. A switch rated in horsepower that is capable of interrupting the maximum operating overload current of a motor of the same horsepower rating as the switch at the rated voltage. Switch, Transfer. An automatic or nonautomatic device for transferring one or more load conductor connections from one power source to another. Switchboard. A large single panel, frame, or assembly of panels on which are mounted on the face, back, or both, switches, overcurrent and other protective devices, buses, and usually instruments. Switchboards are generally accessible from the rear as well as from the front and are not intended to be installed in cabinets.
Voltage, Nominal. A nominal value assigned to a circuit or system for the purpose of conveniently designating its voltage class (e.g., 120/240 volts, 480Y/277 volts, 600 volts). The actual voltage at which a circuit operates can vary from the nominal within a range that permits satisfactory operation of equipment. FPN: See ANSI C84.1-1995, Voltage Ratings for Electric Power Systems and Equipment (60 Hz).
Voltage to Ground. For grounded circuits, the voltage between the given conductor and that point or conductor of the circuit that is grounded; for ungrounded circuits, the greatest voltage between the given conductor and any other conductor of the circuit. Watertight. Constructed so that moisture will not enter the enclosure under specified test conditions. Weatherproof. Constructed or protected so that exposure to the weather will not interfere with successful operation. FPN: Rainproof, raintight, or watertight equipment can fulfill the requirements for weatherproof where varying weather conditions other than wetness, such as snow, ice, dust, or temperature extremes, are not a factor.
Thermally Protected (as applied to motors). The words Thermally Protected appearing on the nameplate of a motor or motor-compressor indicate that the motor is provided with a thermal protector.
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Thermal Protector (as applied to motors). A protective device for assembly as an integral part of a motor or motorcompressor that, when properly applied, protects the motor against dangerous overheating due to overload and failure to start.
Whereas the preceding definitions are intended to apply wherever the terms are used throughout this Code, the following definitions are applicable only to parts of the article specifically covering installations and equipment operating at over 600 volts, nominal.
FPN: The thermal protector may consist of one or more sensing elements integral with the motor or motor-compressor and an external control device.
Electronically Actuated Fuse. An overcurrent protective device that generally consists of a control module that provides current sensing, electronically derived time–current characteristics, energy to initiate tripping, and an interrupting module that interrupts current when an overcurrent occurs. Electronically actuated fuses may or may not operate in a current-limiting fashion, depending on the type of control selected.
Utilization Equipment. Equipment that utilizes electric energy for electronic, electromechanical, chemical, heating, lighting, or similar purposes. Ventilated. Provided with a means to permit circulation of air sufficient to remove an excess of heat, fumes, or vapors. Volatile Flammable Liquid. A flammable liquid having a flash point below 38°C (100°F), or a flammable liquid whose temperature is above its flash point, or a Class II combustible liquid that has a vapor pressure not exceeding 276 kPa (40 psia) at 38°C (100°F) and whose temperature is above its flash point.
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Controlled Vented Power Fuse. A fuse with provision for controlling discharge circuit interruption such that no solid material may be exhausted into the surrounding atmosphere. FPN: The fuse is designed so that discharged gases will not ignite or damage insulation in the path of the discharge or propagate a flashover to or between grounded members or conduction members in the path of the discharge where the distance between the vent and such insulation or conduction members conforms to manufacturer’s recommendations.
(fuse link) so that arc interruption by severing of the fuse link or by opening of the contacts will occur under oil. Oil Switch. A switch having contacts that operate under oil (or askarel or other suitable liquid).
Nonvented Power Fuse. A fuse without intentional provision for the escape of arc gases, liquids, or solid particles to the atmosphere during circuit interruption. Power Fuse Unit. A vented, nonvented, or controlled vented fuse unit in which the arc is extinguished by being drawn through solid material, granular material, or liquid, either alone or aided by a spring. Vented Power Fuse. A fuse with provision for the escape of arc gases, liquids, or solid particles to the surrounding atmosphere during circuit interruption. Multiple Fuse. An assembly of two or more single-pole fuses. Switching Device. A device designed to close, open, or both, one or more electric circuits. Circuit Breaker. A switching device capable of making, carrying, and interrupting currents under normal circuit conditions, and also of making, carrying for a specified time, and interrupting currents under specified abnormal circuit conditions, such as those of short circuit. Cutout. An assembly of a fuse support with either a fuseholder, fuse carrier, or disconnecting blade. The fuseholder or fuse carrier may include a conducting element (fuse link) or may act as the disconnecting blade by the inclusion of a nonfusible member. Disconnecting (or Isolating) Switch (Disconnector, Isolator). A mechanical switching device used for isolating a circuit or equipment from a source of power. Disconnecting Means. A device, group of devices, or other means whereby the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected from their source of supply. Interrupter Switch. A switch capable of making, carrying, and interrupting specified currents. Oil Cutout (Oil-Filled Cutout). A cutout in which all or part of the fuse support and its fuse link or disconnecting blade is mounted in oil with complete immersion of the contacts and the fusible portion of the conducting element
ARTICLE 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations I. General
110.1 Scope. This article covers general requirements for the examination and approval, installation and use, access to and spaces about electrical conductors and equipment; enclosures intended for personnel entry; and tunnel installations. 110.2 Approval. The conductors and equipment required or permitted by this Code shall be acceptable only if approved. FPN: See 90.7, Examination of Equipment for Safety, and 110.3, Examination, Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment. See definitions of Approved, Identified, Labeled, and Listed.
110.3 Examination, Identification, Installation, and Use of Equipment. (A) Examination. In judging equipment, considerations such as the following shall be evaluated: (1) Suitability for installation and use in conformity with the provisions of this Code FPN: Suitability of equipment use may be identified by a description marked on or provided with a product to identify the suitability of the product for a specific purpose, environment, or application. Suitability of equipment may be evidenced by listing or labeling.
(2) Mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided (3) Wire-bending and connection space (4) Electrical insulation (5) Heating effects under normal conditions of use and also under abnormal conditions likely to arise in service (6) Arcing effects (7) Classification by type, size, voltage, current capacity, and specific use (8) Other factors that contribute to the practical safeguarding of persons using or likely to come in contact with the equipment
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Regulator Bypass Switch. A specific device or combination of devices designed to bypass a regulator.
Expulsion Fuse Unit (Expulsion Fuse). A vented fuse unit in which the expulsion effect of gases produced by the arc and lining of the fuseholder, either alone or aided by a spring, extinguishes the arc.
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(B) Installation and Use. Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any instructions included in the listing or labeling. 110.4 Voltages. Throughout this Code, the voltage considered shall be that at which the circuit operates. The voltage rating of electrical equipment shall not be less than the nominal voltage of a circuit to which it is connected.
shall be located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that have a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures. FPN No. 1: See 300.6 for protection against corrosion. FPN No. 2: Some cleaning and lubricating compounds can cause severe deterioration of many plastic materials used for insulating and structural applications in equipment.
110.5 Conductors. Conductors normally used to carry current shall be of copper unless otherwise provided in this Code. Where the conductor material is not specified, the material and the sizes given in this Code shall apply to copper conductors. Where other materials are used, the size shall be changed accordingly.
Equipment identified only as “dry locations,” “Type 1,” or “indoor use only” shall be protected against permanent damage from the weather during building construction.
FPN: For aluminum and copper-clad aluminum conductors, see 310.15.
FPN: Accepted industry practices are described in ANSI/NECA 1-2000, Standard Practices for Good Workmanship in Electrical Contracting, and other ANSIapproved installation standards.
110.6 Conductor Sizes. Conductor sizes are expressed in American Wire Gage (AWG) or in circular mils. 110.7 Insulation Integrity. Completed wiring installations shall be free from short circuits and from grounds other than as required or permitted in Article 250. 110.8 Wiring Methods. Only wiring methods recognized as suitable are included in this Code. The recognized methods of wiring shall be permitted to be installed in any type of building or occupancy, except as otherwise provided in this Code. 110.9 Interrupting Rating. Equipment intended to interrupt current at fault levels shall have an interrupting rating sufficient for the nominal circuit voltage and the current that is available at the line terminals of the equipment. Equipment intended to interrupt current at other than fault levels shall have an interrupting rating at nominal circuit voltage sufficient for the current that must be interrupted. 110.10 Circuit Impedance and Other Characteristics. The overcurrent protective devices, the total impedance, the component short-circuit current ratings, and other characteristics of the circuit to be protected shall be selected and coordinated to permit the circuit-protective devices used to clear a fault to do so without extensive damage to the electrical components of the circuit. This fault shall be assumed to be either between two or more of the circuit conductors or between any circuit conductor and the grounding conductor or enclosing metal raceway. Listed products applied in accordance with their listing shall be considered to meet the requirements of this section. 110.11 Deteriorating Agents. Unless identified for use in the operating environment, no conductors or equipment
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110.12 Mechanical Execution of Work. Electrical equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner.
(A) Unused Openings. Unused cable or raceway openings in boxes, raceways, auxiliary gutters, cabinets, cutout boxes, meter socket enclosures, equipment cases, or housings shall be effectively closed to afford protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the equipment. Where metallic plugs or plates are used with nonmetallic enclosures, they shall be recessed at least 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) from the outer surface of the enclosure. (B) Subsurface Enclosures. Conductors shall be racked to provide ready and safe access in underground and subsurface enclosures into which persons enter for installation and maintenance. (C) Integrity of Electrical Equipment and Connections. Internal parts of electrical equipment, including busbars, wiring terminals, insulators, and other surfaces, shall not be damaged or contaminated by foreign materials such as paint, plaster, cleaners, abrasives, or corrosive residues. There shall be no damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment such as parts that are broken; bent; cut; or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating. 110.13 Mounting and Cooling of Equipment. (A) Mounting. Electrical equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted. Wooden plugs driven into holes in masonry, concrete, plaster, or similar materials shall not be used. (B) Cooling. Electrical equipment that depends on the natural circulation of air and convection principles for cooling of exposed surfaces shall be installed so that room airflow over such surfaces is not prevented by walls or by adjacent installed equipment. For equipment designed for
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110.14 Electrical Connections. Because of different characteristics of dissimilar metals, devices such as pressure terminal or pressure splicing connectors and soldering lugs shall be identified for the material of the conductor and shall be properly installed and used. Conductors of dissimilar metals shall not be intermixed in a terminal or splicing connector where physical contact occurs between dissimilar conductors (such as copper and aluminum, copper and copper-clad aluminum, or aluminum and copper-clad aluminum), unless the device is identified for the purpose and conditions of use. Materials such as solder, fluxes, inhibitors, and compounds, where employed, shall be suitable for the use and shall be of a type that will not adversely affect the conductors, installation, or equipment. FPN: Many terminations and equipment are marked with a tightening torque.
(A) Terminals. Connection of conductors to terminal parts shall ensure a thoroughly good connection without damaging the conductors and shall be made by means of pressure connectors (including set-screw type), solder lugs, or splices to flexible leads. Connection by means of wire-binding screws or studs and nuts that have upturned lugs or the equivalent shall be permitted for 10 AWG or smaller conductors. Terminals for more than one conductor and terminals used to connect aluminum shall be so identified. (B) Splices. Conductors shall be spliced or joined with splicing devices identified for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices shall first be spliced or joined so as to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then be soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors shall be covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose. Wire connectors or splicing means installed on conductors for direct burial shall be listed for such use. (C) Temperature Limitations. The temperature rating associated with the ampacity of a conductor shall be selected and coordinated so as not to exceed the lowest temperature rating of any connected termination, conductor, or device. Conductors with temperature ratings higher than specified for terminations shall be permitted to be used for ampacity adjustment, correction, or both. (1) Equipment Provisions. The determination of termination provisions of equipment shall be based on 110.14(C)(1)(a) or (C)(1)(b). Unless the equipment is listed and marked
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otherwise, conductor ampacities used in determining equipment termination provisions shall be based on Table 310.16 as appropriately modified by 310.15(B)(6). (a) Termination provisions of equipment for circuits rated 100 amperes or less, or marked for 14 AWG through 1 AWG conductors, shall be used only for one of the following: (1) Conductors rated 60°C (140°F). (2) Conductors with higher temperature ratings, provided the ampacity of such conductors is determined based on the 60°C (140°F) ampacity of the conductor size used. (3) Conductors with higher temperature ratings if the equipment is listed and identified for use with such conductors. (4) For motors marked with design letters B, C, or D, conductors having an insulation rating of 75°C (167°F) or higher shall be permitted to be used, provided the ampacity of such conductors does not exceed the 75°C (167°F) ampacity. (b) Termination provisions of equipment for circuits rated over 100 amperes, or marked for conductors larger than 1 AWG, shall be used only for one of the following: (1) Conductors rated 75°C (167°F) (2) Conductors with higher temperature ratings, provided the ampacity of such conductors does not exceed the 75°C (167°F) ampacity of the conductor size used, or up to their ampacity if the equipment is listed and identified for use with such conductors (2) Separate Connector Provisions. Separately installed pressure connectors shall be used with conductors at the ampacities not exceeding the ampacity at the listed and identified temperature rating of the connector. FPN: With respect to 110.14(C)(1) and (C)(2), equipment markings or listing information may additionally restrict the sizing and temperature ratings of connected conductors. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
floor mounting, clearance between top surfaces and adjacent surfaces shall be provided to dissipate rising warm air. Electrical equipment provided with ventilating openings shall be installed so that walls or other obstructions do not prevent the free circulation of air through the equipment.
110.15 High-Leg Marking. On a 4-wire, delta-connected system where the midpoint of one phase winding is grounded, only the conductor or busbar having the higher phase voltage to ground shall be durably and permanently marked by an outer finish that is orange in color or by other effective means. Such identification shall be placed at each point on the system where a connection is made if the grounded conductor is also present. 110.16 Flash Protection. Switchboards, panelboards, industrial control panels, meter socket enclosures, and motor control centers that are in other than dwelling occupancies and are likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall be field marked to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards. The marking shall be located so as to be clearly visible to qualified persons before examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment.
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FPN No. 1: NFPA 70E-2004, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, provides assistance in determining severity of potential exposure, planning safe work practices, and selecting personal protective equipment. FPN No. 2: ANSI Z535.4-1998, Product Safety Signs and Labels, provides guidelines for the design of safety signs and labels for application to products.
110.18 Arcing Parts. Parts of electric equipment that in ordinary operation produce arcs, sparks, flames, or molten metal shall be enclosed or separated and isolated from all combustible material. FPN: For hazardous (classified) locations, see Articles 500 through 517. For motors, see 430.14.
110.19 Light and Power from Railway Conductors. Circuits for lighting and power shall not be connected to any system that contains trolley wires with a ground return. Exception: Such circuit connections shall be permitted in car houses, power houses, or passenger and freight stations operated in connection with electric railways. 110.21 Marking. The manufacturer’s name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product can be identified shall be placed on all electric equipment. Other markings that indicate voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings shall be provided as specified elsewhere in this Code. The marking shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved. 110.22 Identification of Disconnecting Means. Each disconnecting means shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident. The marking shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved. Where circuit breakers or fuses are applied in compliance with the series combination ratings marked on the equipment by the manufacturer, the equipment enclosure(s) shall be legibly marked in the field to indicate the equipment has been applied with a series combination rating. The marking shall be readily visible and state the following: CAUTION — SERIES COMBINATION SYSTEM RATED ____ AMPERES. IDENTIFIED REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS REQUIRED. FPN: See 240.86(B) for interrupting rating marking for end-use equipment.
110.23 Current Transformers. Unused current transformers associated with potentially energized circuits shall be short-circuited.
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II. 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less 110.26 Spaces About Electrical Equipment. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. Enclosures housing electrical apparatus that are controlled by a lock(s) shall be considered accessible to qualified persons. (A) Working Space. Working space for equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized shall comply with the dimensions of 110.26(A)(1), (A)(2), and (A)(3) or as required or permitted elsewhere in this Code. (1) Depth of Working Space. The depth of the working space in the direction of live parts shall not be less than that specified in Table 110.26(A)(1)(1) unless the requirements of 110.26(A)(1)(a), (A)(1)(b), or (A)(1)(c) are met. Distances shall be measured from the exposed live parts or from the enclosure or opening if the live parts are enclosed. Table 110.26(A)(1) Working Spaces Nominal Voltage to Ground
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900 mm (3 ft) 900 mm (3 ft)
900 mm (3 ft) 1.1 m (31⁄2 ft)
900 mm (3 ft) 1.2 m (4 ft)
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(a) Dead-Front Assemblies. Working space shall not be required in the back or sides of assemblies, such as dead-front switchboards or motor control centers, where all connections and all renewable or adjustable parts, such as fuses or switches, are accessible from locations other than the back or sides. Where rear access is required to work on nonelectrical parts on the back of enclosed equipment, a minimum horizontal working space of 762 mm (30 in.) shall be provided. (b) Low Voltage. By special permission, smaller working spaces shall be permitted where all exposed live parts operate at not greater than 30 volts rms, 42 volts peak, or 60 volts dc. (c) Existing Buildings. In existing buildings where electrical equipment is being replaced, Condition 2 working clearance shall be permitted between dead-front switch-
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(2) Width of Working Space. The width of the working space in front of the electric equipment shall be the width of the equipment or 750 mm (30 in.), whichever is greater. In all cases, the work space shall permit at least a 90 degree opening of equipment doors or hinged panels. (3) Height of Working Space. The work space shall be clear and extend from the grade, floor, or platform to the height required by 110.26(E). Within the height requirements of this section, other equipment that is associated with the electrical installation and is located above or below the electrical equipment shall be permitted to extend not more than 150 mm (6 in.) beyond the front of the electrical equipment. (B) Clear Spaces. Working space required by this section shall not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded. (C) Entrance to Working Space. (1) Minimum Required. At least one entrance of sufficient area shall be provided to give access to working space about electrical equipment. (2) Large Equipment. For equipment rated 1200 amperes or more that contains overcurrent devices, switching devices, or control devices, there shall be one entrance to the required working space not less than 610 mm (24 in.) wide and 2.0 m (61⁄2 ft) high at each end of the working space. Where the entrance has a personnel door(s), the door(s) shall open in the direction of egress and be equipped with panic bars, pressure plates, or other devices that are normally latched but open under simple pressure. A single entrance to the required working space shall be permitted where either of the conditions in 110.26(C)(2)(a) or (C)(2)(b) is met. (a) Unobstructed Exit. Where the location permits a continuous and unobstructed way of exit travel, a single entrance to the working space shall be permitted. (b) Extra Working Space. Where the depth of the working space is twice that required by 110.26(A)(1), a single entrance shall be permitted. It shall be located so that the distance from the equipment to the nearest edge of the entrance is not less than the minimum clear distance specified in Table 110.26(A)(1) for equipment operating at that voltage and in that condition.
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(D) Illumination. Illumination shall be provided for all working spaces about service equipment, switchboards, panelboards, or motor control centers installed indoors. Additional lighting outlets shall not be required where the work space is illuminated by an adjacent light source or as permitted by 210.70(A)(1), Exception No. 1, for switched receptacles. In electrical equipment rooms, the illumination shall not be controlled by automatic means only. (E) Headroom. The minimum headroom of working spaces about service equipment, switchboards, panelboards, or motor control centers shall be 2.0 m (61⁄2 ft). Where the electrical equipment exceeds 2.0 m (61⁄2 ft) in height, the minimum headroom shall not be less than the height of the equipment. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
boards, panelboards, or motor control centers located across the aisle from each other where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that written procedures have been adopted to prohibit equipment on both sides of the aisle from being open at the same time and qualified persons who are authorized will service the installation.
Exception: In existing dwelling units, service equipment or panelboards that do not exceed 200 amperes shall be permitted in spaces where the headroom is less than 2.0 m (61⁄2 ft). (F) Dedicated Equipment Space. All switchboards, panelboards, distribution boards, and motor control centers shall be located in dedicated spaces and protected from damage. Exception: Control equipment that by its very nature or because of other rules of the Code must be adjacent to or within sight of its operating machinery shall be permitted in those locations. (1) Indoor. Indoor installations 110.26(F)(1)(a) through (F)(1)(d).
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(a) Dedicated Electrical Space. The space equal to the width and depth of the equipment and extending from the floor to a height of 1.8 m (6 ft) above the equipment or to the structural ceiling, whichever is lower, shall be dedicated to the electrical installation. No piping, ducts, leak protection apparatus, or other equipment foreign to the electrical installation shall be located in this zone. Exception: Suspended ceilings with removable panels shall be permitted within the 1.8-m (6-ft) zone. (b) Foreign Systems. The area above the dedicated space required by 110.26(F)(1)(a) shall be permitted to contain foreign systems, provided protection is installed to avoid damage to the electrical equipment from condensation, leaks, or breaks in such foreign systems. (c) Sprinkler Protection. Sprinkler protection shall be permitted for the dedicated space where the piping complies with this section. (d) Suspended Ceilings. A dropped, suspended, or similar ceiling that does not add strength to the building structure shall not be considered a structural ceiling.
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(2) Outdoor. Outdoor electrical equipment shall be installed in suitable enclosures and shall be protected from accidental contact by unauthorized personnel, or by vehicular traffic, or by accidental spillage or leakage from piping systems. The working clearance space shall include the zone described in 110.26(A). No architectural appurtenance or other equipment shall be located in this zone. 110.27 Guarding of Live Parts. (A) Live Parts Guarded Against Accidental Contact. Except as elsewhere required or permitted by this Code, live parts of electrical equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by approved enclosures or by any of the following means: (1) By location in a room, vault, or similar enclosure that is accessible only to qualified persons. (2) By suitable permanent, substantial partitions or screens arranged so that only qualified persons have access to the space within reach of the live parts. Any openings in such partitions or screens shall be sized and located so that persons are not likely to come into accidental contact with the live parts or to bring conducting objects into contact with them. (3) By location on a suitable balcony, gallery, or platform elevated and arranged so as to exclude unqualified persons. (4) By elevation of 2.5 m (8 ft) or more above the floor or other working surface. (B) Prevent Physical Damage. In locations where electric equipment is likely to be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards shall be so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage. (C) Warning Signs. Entrances to rooms and other guarded locations that contain exposed live parts shall be marked with conspicuous warning signs forbidding unqualified persons to enter. FPN: For motors, see 430.232 and 430.233. For over 600 volts, see 110.34.
lock(s) or other approved means, shall be considered to be accessible to qualified persons only. The type of enclosure used in a given case shall be designed and constructed according to the nature and degree of the hazard(s) associated with the installation. For installations other than equipment as described in 110.31(D), a wall, screen, or fence shall be used to enclose an outdoor electrical installation to deter access by persons who are not qualified. A fence shall not be less than 2.1 m (7 ft) in height or a combination of 1.8 m (6 ft) or more of fence fabric and a 300-mm (1-ft) or more extension utilizing three or more strands of barbed wire or equivalent. The distance from the fence to live parts shall be not less than given in Table 110.31. Table 110.31 Minimum Distance from Fence to Live Parts Minimum Distance to Live Parts Nominal Voltage
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Note: For clearances of conductors for specific system voltages and typical BIL ratings, see ANSI C2-2002, National Electrical Safety Code.
FPN: See Article 450 for construction requirements for transformer vaults.
(A) Fire Resistivity of Electrical Vaults. The walls, roof, floors, and doorways of vaults containing conductors and equipment over 600 volts, nominal, shall be constructed of materials that have adequate structural strength for the conditions, with a minimum fire rating of 3 hours. The floors of vaults in contact with the earth shall be of concrete that is not less than 4 in. (102 mm) thick, but where the vault is constructed with a vacant space or other stories below it, the floor shall have adequate structural strength for the load imposed on it and a minimum fire resistance of 3 hours. For the purpose of this section, studs and wallboards shall not be considered acceptable.
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110.30 General. Conductors and equipment used on circuits over 600 volts, nominal, shall comply with Part I of this article and with the following sections, which supplement or modify Part I. In no case shall the provisions of this part apply to equipment on the supply side of the service point.
(1) In Places Accessible to Unqualified Persons. Indoor electrical installations that are accessible to unqualified persons shall be made with metal-enclosed equipment. Metalenclosed switchgear, unit substations, transformers, pull boxes, connection boxes, and other similar associated equipment shall be marked with appropriate caution signs. Openings in ventilated dry-type transformers or similar openings in other equipment shall be designed so that foreign objects inserted through these openings are deflected from energized parts.
110.31 Enclosure for Electrical Installations. Electrical installations in a vault, room, or closet or in an area surrounded by a wall, screen, or fence, access to which is controlled by a
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(2) In Places Accessible to Qualified Persons Only. Indoor electrical installations considered accessible only to qualified persons in accordance with this section shall comply with 110.34, 110.36, and 490.24. (C) Outdoor Installations. (1) In Places Accessible to Unqualified Persons. Outdoor electrical installations that are open to unqualified persons shall comply with Parts I, II, and III of Article 225. FPN: For clearances of conductors for system voltages over 600 volts, nominal, see ANSI C2-2002, National Electrical Safety Code.
(2) In Places Accessible to Qualified Persons Only. Outdoor electrical installations that have exposed live parts shall be accessible to qualified persons only in accordance with the first paragraph of this section and shall comply with 110.34, 110.36, and 490.24. (D) Enclosed Equipment Accessible to Unqualified Persons. Ventilating or similar openings in equipment shall be designed such that foreign objects inserted through these openings are deflected from energized parts. Where exposed to physical damage from vehicular traffic, suitable guards shall be provided. Nonmetallic or metal-enclosed equipment located outdoors and accessible to the general public shall be designed such that exposed nuts or bolts cannot be readily removed, permitting access to live parts. Where nonmetallic or metal-enclosed equipment is accessible to the general public and the bottom of the enclosure is less than 2.5 m (8 ft) above the floor or grade level, the enclosure door or hinged cover shall be kept locked. Doors and covers of enclosures used solely as pull boxes, splice boxes, or junction boxes shall be locked, bolted, or screwed on. Underground box covers that weigh over 45.4 kg (100 lb) shall be considered as meeting this requirement. 110.32 Work Space About Equipment. Sufficient space shall be provided and maintained about electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. Where energized parts are exposed, the minimum clear work space shall not be less than 2.0 m (61⁄2 ft) high (measured vertically from the floor or platform) or less than 900 mm (3 ft) wide (measured parallel to the equipment). The depth shall be as required in 110.34(A). In all cases, the work space shall permit at least a 90 degree opening of doors or hinged panels. 110.33 Entrance and Access to Work Space. (A) Entrance. At least one entrance not less than 610 mm (24 in.) wide and 2.0 m (61⁄2 ft) high shall be provided to give access to the working space about electric equipment. Where the entrance has a personnel door(s), the door(s) shall open in the direction of egress and be equipped with
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Table 110.34(A) Minimum Depth of Clear Working Space at Electrical Equipment Nominal Voltage to Ground
Condition 1
601–2500 V 2501–9000 V 9001–25,000 V 25,001V–75 kV Above 75 kV
900 mm (3 ft) 1.2 m (4 ft) 1.5 m (5 ft) 1.8 m (6 ft) 2.5 m (8 ft)
Table 110.34(E) Elevation of Unguarded Live Parts Above Working Space Elevation
Minimum Clear Distance Nominal Voltage Between Phases
Condition 2 Condition 3 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.5 3.0
m m m m m
(4 ft) (5 ft) (6 ft) (8 ft) (10 ft)
1.5 1.8 2.8 3.0 3.7
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601–7500 V 7501–35,000 V Over 35 kV
(5 ft) (6 ft) (9 ft) (10 ft) (12 ft)
Note: Where the conditions are as follows: Condition 1 — Exposed live parts on one side of the working space and no live or grounded parts on the other side of the working space, or exposed live parts on both sides of the working space that are effectively guarded by insulating materials. Condition 2 — Exposed live parts on one side of the working space and grounded parts on the other side of the working space. Concrete, brick, or tile walls shall be considered as grounded. Condition 3 — Exposed live parts on both sides of the working space.
2.8 9 2.9 91⁄2 2.9 m + 9.5 mm/kV 91⁄2 ft + 0.37 in./kV above 35 above 35
110.36 Circuit Conductors. Circuit conductors shall be permitted to be installed in raceways; in cable trays; as metal-clad cable, as bare wire, cable, and busbars; or as Type MV cables or conductors as provided in 300.37, 300.39, 300.40, and 300.50. Bare live conductors shall conform with 490.24. Insulators, together with their mounting and conductor attachments, where used as supports for wires, single-conductor cables, or busbars, shall be capable of safely withstanding the maximum magnetic forces that would prevail when two or more conductors of a circuit were subjected to short-circuit current. Exposed runs of insulated wires and cables that have a bare lead sheath or a braided outer covering shall be supported in a manner designed to prevent physical damage to the braid or sheath. Supports for lead-covered cables shall be designed to prevent electrolysis of the sheath.
(C) Locked Rooms or Enclosures. The entrance to all buildings, vaults, rooms, or enclosures containing exposed live parts or exposed conductors operating at over 600 volts, nominal, shall be kept locked unless such entrances are under the observation of a qualified person at all times. Where the voltage exceeds 600 volts, nominal, permanent and conspicuous warning signs shall be provided, reading as follows: DANGER — HIGH VOLTAGE — KEEP OUT (D) Illumination. Illumination shall be provided for all working spaces about electrical equipment. The lighting outlets shall be arranged so that persons changing lamps or making repairs on the lighting system are not endangered by live parts or other equipment. The points of control shall be located so that persons are not likely to come in contact with any live part or moving part of the equipment while turning on the lights.
110.40 Temperature Limitations at Terminations. Conductors shall be permitted to be terminated based on the 90°C (194°F) temperature rating and ampacity as given in Table 310.67 through Table 310.86, unless otherwise identified. IV. Tunnel Installations over 600 Volts, Nominal
(E) Elevation of Unguarded Live Parts. Unguarded live parts above working space shall be maintained at elevations not less than required by Table 110.34(E).
110.51 General. (A) Covered. The provisions of this part shall apply to the installation and use of high-voltage power distribution and utilization equipment that is portable, mobile, or both, such as substations, trailers, cars, mobile shovels, draglines, hoists, drills, dredges, compressors, pumps, conveyors, underground excavators, and the like.
(F) Protection of Service Equipment, Metal-Enclosed Power Switchgear, and Industrial Control Assemblies. Pipes or ducts foreign to the electrical installation and requiring periodic maintenance or whose malfunction would endanger the operation of the electrical system
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Exception: Switches or other equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less and serving only equipment within the high-voltage vault, room, or enclosure shall be permitted to be installed in the high-voltage vault, room or enclosure without a partition, fence, or screen if accessible to qualified persons only.
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(C) Protection Against Physical Damage. Conductors and cables in tunnels shall be located above the tunnel floor and so placed or guarded to protect them from physical damage. 110.52 Overcurrent Protection. Motor-operated equipment shall be protected from overcurrent in accordance with Parts III, IV, and V of Article 430. Transformers shall be protected from overcurrent in accordance with 450.3. 110.53 Conductors. High-voltage conductors in tunnels shall be installed in metal conduit or other metal raceway, Type MC cable, or other approved multiconductor cable. Multiconductor portable cable shall be permitted to supply mobile equipment. 110.54 Bonding and Equipment Grounding Conductors. (A) Grounded and Bonded. All non–current-carrying metal parts of electric equipment and all metal raceways and cable sheaths shall be effectively grounded and bonded to all metal pipes and rails at the portal and at intervals not exceeding 300 m (1000 ft) throughout the tunnel. (B) Equipment Grounding Conductors. An equipment grounding conductor shall be run with circuit conductors inside the metal raceway or inside the multiconductor cable jacket. The equipment grounding conductor shall be permitted to be insulated or bare. 110.55 Transformers, Switches, and Electrical Equipment. All transformers, switches, motor controllers, motors, rectifiers, and other equipment installed below ground shall be protected from physical damage by location or guarding. 110.56 Energized Parts. Bare terminals of transformers, switches, motor controllers, and other equipment shall be enclosed to prevent accidental contact with energized parts. 110.57 Ventilation System Controls. Electrical controls for the ventilation system shall be arranged so that the airflow can be reversed. 110.58 Disconnecting Means. A switch or circuit breaker that simultaneously opens all ungrounded conductors of the circuit shall be installed within sight of each transformer or motor location for disconnecting the transformer or motor. The switch or circuit breaker for a transformer shall have an ampere rating not less than the ampacity of the transformer supply conductors. The switch or circuit breaker for a motor shall comply with the applicable requirements of Article 430.
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110.59 Enclosures. Enclosures for use in tunnels shall be dripproof, weatherproof, or submersible as required by the environmental conditions. Switch or contactor enclosures shall not be used as junction boxes or as raceways for conductors feeding through or tapping off to other switches, unless the enclosures comply with 312.8. V. Manholes and Other Electric Enclosures Intended for Personnel Entry, All Voltages 110.70 General. Electric enclosures intended for personnel entry and specifically fabricated for this purpose shall be of sufficient size to provide safe work space about electric equipment with live parts that is likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized. Such enclosures shall have sufficient size to permit ready installation or withdrawal of the conductors employed without damage to the conductors or to their insulation. They shall comply with the provisions of this part. Exception: Where electric enclosures covered by Part V of this article are part of an industrial wiring system operating under conditions of maintenance and supervision that ensure that only qualified persons monitor and supervise the system, they shall be permitted to be designed and installed in accordance with appropriate engineering practice. If required by the authority having jurisdiction, design documentation shall be provided. 110.71 Strength. Manholes, vaults, and their means of access shall be designed under qualified engineering supervision and shall withstand all loads likely to be imposed on the structures. FPN: See ANSI C2-2002, National Electrical Safety Code, for additional information on the loading that can be expected to bear on underground enclosures.
110.72 Cabling Work Space. A clear work space not less than 900 mm (3 ft) wide shall be provided where cables are located on both sides, and not less than 750 mm (21⁄2 ft) where cables are only on one side. The vertical headroom shall not be less than 1.8 m (6 ft) unless the opening is within 300 mm (1 ft), measured horizontally, of the adjacent interior side wall of the enclosure. Exception: A manhole containing only one or more of the following shall be permitted to have one of the horizontal work space dimensions reduced to 600 mm (2 ft) where the other horizontal clear work space is increased so the sum of the two dimensions is not less than 1.8 m (6 ft): (1) Optical fiber cables as covered in Article 770 (2) Power-limited fire alarm circuits supplied in accordance with 760.41(A) (3) Class 2 or Class 3 remote-control and signaling circuits, or both, supplied in accordance with 725.41
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110.73 Equipment Work Space. Where electric equipment with live parts that is likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized is installed in a manhole, vault, or other enclosure designed for personnel access, the work space and associated requirements in 110.26 shall be met for installations operating at 600 volts or less. Where the installation is over 600 volts, the work space and associated requirements in 110.34 shall be met. A manhole access cover that weighs over 45 kg (100 lb) shall be considered as meeting the requirements of 110.34(C).
(C) Location. Manhole openings for personnel shall be located where they are not directly above electric equipment or conductors in the enclosure. Where this is not practicable, either a protective barrier or a fixed ladder shall be provided.
110.74 Bending Space for Conductors. Bending space for conductors operating at 600 volts or below shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of 314.28. Conductors operating over 600 volts shall be provided with bending space in accordance with 314.71(A) and 314.71(B), as applicable. All conductors shall be cabled, racked up, or arranged in an approved manner that provides ready and safe access for persons to enter for installation and maintenance.
(E) Marking. Manhole covers shall have an identifying mark or logo that prominently indicates their function, such as “electric.”
Exception: Where 314.71(B) applies, each row or column of ducts on one wall of the enclosure shall be calculated individually, and the single row or column that provides the maximum distance shall be used. 110.75 Access to Manholes. (A) Dimensions. Rectangular access openings shall not be less than 650 mm × 550 mm (26 in. × 22 in.). Round access openings in a manhole shall not be less than 650 mm (26 in.) in diameter.
(D) Covers. Covers shall be over 45 kg (100 lb) or otherwise designed to require the use of tools to open. They shall be designed or restrained so they cannot fall into the manhole or protrude sufficiently to contact electrical conductors or equipment within the manhole.
110.76 Access to Vaults and Tunnels. (A) Location. Access openings for personnel shall be located where they are not directly above electric equipment or conductors in the enclosure. Other openings shall be permitted over equipment to facilitate installation, maintenance, or replacement of equipment. (B) Locks. In addition to compliance with the requirements of 110.34, if applicable, access openings for personnel shall be arranged such that a person on the inside can exit when the access door is locked from the outside, or in the case of normally locking by padlock, the locking arrangement shall be such that the padlock can be closed on the locking system to prevent locking from the outside.
Exception: A manhole that has a fixed ladder that does not obstruct the opening or that contains only one or more of the following shall be permitted to reduce the minimum cover diameter to 600 mm (2 ft):
110.77 Ventilation. Where manholes, tunnels, and vaults have communicating openings into enclosed areas used by the public, ventilation to open air shall be provided wherever practicable.
(1) Optical fiber cables as covered in Article 770 (2) Power-limited fire alarm circuits supplied in accordance with 760.41 (3) Class 2 or Class 3 remote-control and signaling circuits, or both, supplied in accordance with 725.41
110.78 Guarding. Where conductors or equipment, or both, could be contacted by objects falling or being pushed through a ventilating grating, both conductors and live parts shall be protected in accordance with the requirements of 110.27(A)(2) or 110.31(B)(1), depending on the voltage.
(B) Obstructions. Manhole openings shall be free of protrusions that could injure personnel or prevent ready egress.
110.79 Fixed Ladders. Fixed ladders shall be corrosion resistant.
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200.1 Scope. This article provides requirements for the following: (1) Identification of terminals (2) Grounded conductors in premises wiring systems (3) Identification of grounded conductors FPN: See Article 100 for definitions of Grounded Conductor and Grounding Conductor.
200.2 General. All premises wiring systems, other than circuits and systems exempted or prohibited by 210.10, 215.7, 250.21, 250.22, 250.162, 503.155, 517.63, 668.11, 668.21, and 690.41 Exception, shall have a grounded conductor that is identified in accordance with 200.6. The grounded conductor, where insulated, shall have insulation that is (1) suitable, other than color, for any ungrounded conductor of the same circuit on circuits of less than 1000 volts or impedance grounded neutral systems of 1 kV and over, or (2) rated not less than 600 volts for solidly grounded neutral systems of 1 kV and over as described in 250.184(A). 200.3 Connection to Grounded System. Premises wiring shall not be electrically connected to a supply system unless the latter contains, for any grounded conductor of the interior system, a corresponding conductor that is grounded. For the purpose of this section, electrically connected shall mean connected so as to be capable of carrying current, as distinguished from connection through electromagnetic induction. 200.6 Means of Identifying Grounded Conductors. (A) Sizes 6 AWG or Smaller. An insulated grounded conductor of 6 AWG or smaller shall be identified by a continuous white or gray outer finish or by three continuous white stripes on other than green insulation along its entire length. Wires that have their outer covering finished to show a white or gray color but have colored tracer threads in the braid identifying the source of manufacture shall be considered as meeting the provisions of this section. Insulated grounded conductors shall also be permitted to be identified as follows: (1) The grounded conductor of a mineral-insulated, metalsheathed cable shall be identified at the time of installation by distinctive marking at its terminations.
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(B) Sizes Larger Than 6 AWG. An insulated grounded conductor larger than 6 AWG shall be identified by one of the following means: (1) By a continuous white or gray outer finish. (2) By three continuous white stripes along its entire length on other than green insulation. (3) At the time of installation, by a distinctive white or gray marking at its terminations. This marking shall encircle the conductor or insulation. (C) Flexible Cords. An insulated conductor that is intended for use as a grounded conductor, where contained within a flexible cord, shall be identified by a white or gray outer finish or by methods permitted by 400.22. (D) Grounded Conductors of Different Systems. Where grounded conductors of different systems are installed in the same raceway, cable, box, auxiliary gutter, or other type of enclosure, each grounded conductor shall be identified by system. Identification that distinguishes each system grounded conductor shall be permitted by one of the following means: (1) One system grounded conductor shall have an outer covering conforming to 200.6(A) or 200.6(B). (2) The grounded conductor(s) of other systems shall have a different outer covering conforming to 200.6(A) or 200.6(B) or by an outer covering of white or gray with a readily distinguishable colored stripe other than green running along the insulation. (3) Other and different means of identification as allowed by 200.6(A) or 200.6(B) that will distinguish each system grounded conductor. This means of identification shall be permanently posted at each branch-circuit panelboard. (E) Grounded Conductors of Multiconductor Cables. The insulated grounded conductors in a multiconductor cable shall be identified by a continuous white or gray outer finish or by three continuous white stripes on other than
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green insulation along its entire length. Multiconductor flat cable 4 AWG or larger shall be permitted to employ an external ridge on the grounded conductor. Exception No. 1: Where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, grounded conductors in multiconductor cables shall be permitted to be permanently identified at their terminations at the time of installation by a distinctive white marking or other equally effective means. Exception No. 2: The grounded conductor of a multiconductor varnished-cloth-insulated cable shall be permitted to be identified at its terminations at the time of installation by a distinctive white marking or other equally effective means. FPN: The color gray may have been used in the past as an ungrounded conductor. Care should be taken when working on existing systems.
200.7 Use of Insulation of a White or Gray Color or with Three Continuous White Stripes. (A) General. The following shall be used only for the grounded circuit conductor, unless otherwise permitted in 200.7(B) and 200.7(C): (1) A conductor with continuous white or gray covering (2) A conductor with three continuous white stripes on other than green insulation (3) A marking of white or gray color at the termination (B) Circuits of Less Than 50 Volts. A conductor with white or gray color insulation or three continuous white stripes or having a marking of white or gray at the termination for circuits of less than 50 volts shall be required to be grounded only as required by 250.20(A). (C) Circuits of 50 Volts or More. The use of insulation that is white or gray or that has three continuous white stripes for other than a grounded conductor for circuits of 50 volts or more shall be permitted only as in (1) through (3). (1) If part of a cable assembly and where the insulation is permanently reidentified to indicate its use as an ungrounded conductor, by painting or other effective means at its termination, and at each location where the conductor is visible and accessible. Identification shall encircle the insulation and shall be a color other than white, gray, or green. (2) Where a cable assembly contains an insulated conductor for single-pole, 3-way or 4-way switch loops and the conductor with white or gray insulation or a marking of three continuous white stripes is used for the supply to the switch but not as a return conductor from the switch to the switched outlet. In these applications, the conductor with white or gray insulation or with three continuous white stripes shall be permanently reidentified to indicate its use by painting or other effec-
tive means at its terminations and at each location where the conductor is visible and accessible. (3) Where a flexible cord, having one conductor identified by a white or gray outer finish or three continuous white stripes or by any other means permitted by 400.22, is used for connecting an appliance or equipment permitted by 400.7. This shall apply to flexible cords connected to outlets whether or not the outlet is supplied by a circuit that has a grounded conductor. FPN: The color gray may have been used in the past as an ungrounded conductor. Care should be taken when working on existing systems.
200.9 Means of Identification of Terminals. The identification of terminals to which a grounded conductor is to be connected shall be substantially white in color. The identification of other terminals shall be of a readily distinguishable different color. Exception: Where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installations, terminals for grounded conductors shall be permitted to be permanently identified at the time of installation by a distinctive white marking or other equally effective means. 200.10 Identification of Terminals. (A) Device Terminals. All devices, excluding panelboards, provided with terminals for the attachment of conductors and intended for connection to more than one side of the circuit shall have terminals properly marked for identification, unless the electrical connection of the terminal intended to be connected to the grounded conductor is clearly evident. Exception: Terminal identification shall not be required for devices that have a normal current rating of over 30 amperes, other than polarized attachment plugs and polarized receptacles for attachment plugs as required in 200.10(B). (B) Receptacles, Plugs, and Connectors. Receptacles, polarized attachment plugs, and cord connectors for plugs and polarized plugs shall have the terminal intended for connection to the grounded conductor identified as follows: (1) Identification shall be by a metal or metal coating that is substantially white in color or by the word white or the letter W located adjacent to the identified terminal. (2) If the terminal is not visible, the conductor entrance hole for the connection shall be colored white or marked with the word white or the letter W. FPN: See 250.126 for identification of wiring device equipment grounding conductor terminals.
(C) Screw Shells. For devices with screw shells, the terminal for the grounded conductor shall be the one connected to the screw shell.
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(D) Screw Shell Devices with Leads. For screw shell devices with attached leads, the conductor attached to the screw shell shall have a white or gray finish. The outer finish of the other conductor shall be of a solid color that will not be confused with the white or gray finish used to identify the grounded conductor. FPN: The color gray may have been used in the past as an ungrounded conductor. Care should be taken when working on existing systems.
(E) Appliances. Appliances that have a single-pole switch or a single-pole overcurrent device in the line or any line-connected screw shell lampholders, and that are to be connected by (1) a permanent wiring method or (2) field-installed attachment plugs and cords with three or more wires (including the equipment grounding conductor), shall have means to identify the terminal for the grounded circuit conductor (if any). 200.11 Polarity of Connections. No grounded conductor shall be attached to any terminal or lead so as to reverse the designated polarity.
ARTICLE 210 Branch Circuits I. General Provisions 210.1 Scope. This article covers branch circuits except for branch circuits that supply only motor loads, which are covered in Article 430. Provisions of this article and Article 430 apply to branch circuits with combination loads.
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210.2 Other Articles for Specific-Purpose Branch Circuits. Branch circuits shall comply with this article and also with the applicable provisions of other articles of this Code. The provisions for branch circuits supplying equipment listed in Table 210.2 amend or supplement the provisions in this article and shall apply to branch circuits referred to therein. 210.3 Rating. Branch circuits recognized by this article shall be rated in accordance with the maximum permitted ampere rating or setting of the overcurrent device. The rating for other than individual branch circuits shall be 15, 20, 30, 40, and 50 amperes. Where conductors of higher ampacity are used for any reason, the ampere rating or setting of the specified overcurrent device shall determine the circuit rating. Exception: Multioutlet branch circuits greater than 50 amperes shall be permitted to supply nonlighting outlet loads on industrial premises where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the equipment.
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Table 210.2 Specific-Purpose Branch Circuits Equipment Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment Audio signal processing, amplification, and reproduction equipment Busways Circuits and equipment operating at less than 50 volts Central heating equipment other than fixed electric space-heating equipment Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits Closed-loop and programmed power distribution Cranes and hoists Electric signs and outline lighting Electric welders Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts, and stairway chair lifts Fire alarm systems Fixed electric heating equipment for pipelines and vessels Fixed electric space-heating equipment Fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment Information technology equipment Infrared lamp industrial heating equipment Induction and dielectric heating equipment Marinas and boatyards Mobile homes, manufactured homes, and mobile home parks Motion picture and television studios and similar locations Motors, motor circuits, and controllers Pipe organs Recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle parks Switchboards and panelboards Theaters, audience areas of motion picture and television studios, and similar locations X-ray equipment
Section 440.6, 440.31, 440.32 640.8 368.17
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760 427.4 424.3 426.4 645.5 422.48, 424.3 665 555.19 550 530 430 650.7 551 408.52 520.41, 520.52, 520.62 660.2, 517.73
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210.4 Multiwire Branch Circuits. (A) General. Branch circuits recognized by this article shall be permitted as multiwire circuits. A multiwire circuit shall be permitted to be considered as multiple circuits. All conductors shall originate from the same panelboard or similar distribution equipment. FPN: A 3-phase, 4-wire, wye-connected power system used to supply power to nonlinear loads may necessitate that the power system design allow for the possibility of high harmonic neutral currents.
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(B) Devices or Equipment. Where a multiwire branch circuit supplies more than one device or equipment on the same yoke, a means shall be provided to disconnect simultaneously all ungrounded conductors supplying those devices or equipment at the point where the branch circuit originates. (C) Line-to-Neutral Loads. Multiwire branch circuits shall supply only line-to-neutral loads. Exception No. 1: A multiwire branch circuit that supplies only one utilization equipment. Exception No. 2: Where all ungrounded conductors of the multiwire branch circuit are opened simultaneously by the branch-circuit overcurrent device. FPN: See 300.13(B) for continuity of grounded conductor on multiwire circuits.
• 210.5 Identification for Branch Circuits. (A) Grounded Conductor. The grounded conductor of a branch circuit shall be identified in accordance with 200.6. (B) Equipment Grounding Conductor. The equipment grounding conductor shall be identified in accordance with 250.119. (C) Ungrounded Conductors. Where the premises wiring system has branch circuits supplied from more than one nominal voltage system, each ungrounded conductor of a branch circuit, where accessible, shall be identified by system. The means of identification shall be permitted to be by separate color coding, marking tape, tagging, or other approved means and shall be permanently posted at each branch-circuit panelboard or similar branch-circuit distribution equipment. 210.6 Branch-Circuit Voltage Limitations. The nominal voltage of branch circuits shall not exceed the values permitted by 210.6(A) through 210.6(E).
(2) Cord-and-plug-connected loads 1440 volt-amperes, nominal, or less or less than 1⁄4 hp (B) 120 Volts Between Conductors. Circuits not exceeding 120 volts, nominal, between conductors shall be permitted to supply the following: (1) The terminals of lampholders applied within their voltage ratings (2) Auxiliary equipment of electric-discharge lamps (3) Cord-and-plug-connected or permanently connected utilization equipment (C) 277 Volts to Ground. Circuits exceeding 120 volts, nominal, between conductors and not exceeding 277 volts, nominal, to ground shall be permitted to supply the following: (1) Listed electric-discharge luminaires (lighting fixtures) (2) Listed incandescent luminaires (lighting fixtures), where supplied at 120 volts or less from the output of a stepdown autotransformer that is an integral component of the luminaire (fixture) and the outer shell terminal is electrically connected to a grounded conductor of the branch circuit (3) Luminaires (lighting fixtures) equipped with mogulbase screw shell lampholders (4) Lampholders, other than the screw shell type, applied within their voltage ratings (5) Auxiliary equipment of electric-discharge lamps (6) Cord-and-plug-connected or permanently connected utilization equipment (D) 600 Volts Between Conductors. Circuits exceeding 277 volts, nominal, to ground and not exceeding 600 volts, nominal, between conductors shall be permitted to supply the following: (1) The auxiliary equipment of electric-discharge lamps mounted in permanently installed luminaires (fixtures) where the luminaires (fixtures) are mounted in accordance with one of the following: a. Not less than a height of 6.7 m (22 ft) on poles or similar structures for the illumination of outdoor areas such as highways, roads, bridges, athletic fields, or parking lots b. Not less than a height of 5.5 m (18 ft) on other structures such as tunnels (2) Cord-and-plug-connected or permanently connected utilization equipment other than luminaires (fixtures) FPN: See 410.78 for auxiliary equipment limitations.
(A) Occupancy Limitation. In dwelling units and guest rooms or guest suites of hotels, motels, and similar occupancies, the voltage shall not exceed 120 volts, nominal, between conductors that supply the terminals of the following: (1) Luminaires (lighting fixtures)
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Exception No. 1 to (B), (C), and (D): For lampholders of infrared industrial heating appliances as provided in 422.14. Exception No. 2 to (B), (C), and (D): For railway properties as described in 110.19.
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(E) Over 600 Volts Between Conductors. Circuits exceeding 600 volts, nominal, between conductors shall be permitted to supply utilization equipment in installations where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation.
(4) Crawl spaces — at or below grade level (5) Unfinished basements — for purposes of this section, unfinished basements are defined as portions or areas of the basement not intended as habitable rooms and limited to storage areas, work areas, and the like
210.7 Branch Circuit Receptacle Requirements.
Exception No. 1 to (5): Receptacles that are not readily accessible.
(A) Receptacle Outlet Location. Receptacle outlets shall be located in branch circuits in accordance with Part III of Article 210.
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Exception No. 1 to (2): Receptacles that are not readily accessible. Exception No. 2 to (2): A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 400.7(A)(6), (A)(7), or (A)(8). Receptacles installed under the exceptions to 210.8(A)(2) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 210.52(G) (3) Outdoors Exception to (3): Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied by a dedicated branch circuit for electric snow-melting or deicing equipment shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with 426.28. Receptacles installed under the exceptions to 210.8(A)(5) shall not be considered as meeting the requirements of 210.52(G).
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Exception No. 2 to (5): A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle for two appliances located within dedicated space for each appliance that, in normal use, is not easily moved from one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected in accordance with 400.7(A)(6), (A)(7), or (A)(8). Exception No. 3 to (5): A receptacle supplying only a permanently installed fire alarm or burglar alarm system shall not be required to have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection. (6) Kitchens — where the receptacles are installed to serve the countertop surfaces (7) Laundry, utility, and wet bar sinks — where the receptacles are installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the outside edge of the sink (8) Boathouses (B) Other Than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, singlephase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified in (1) through (5) shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel: (1) Bathrooms (2) Commercial and institutional kitchens — for the purposes of this section, a kitchen is an area with a sink and permanent facilities for food preparation and cooking (3) Rooftops (4) Outdoors in public spaces—for the purpose of this section a public space is defined as any space that is for use by, or is accessible to, the public Exception to (3) and (4): Receptacles that are not readily accessible and are supplied from a dedicated branch circuit for electric snow-melting or deicing equipment shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of Article 426. (5) Outdoors, where installed to comply with 210.63 (C) Boat Hoists. Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel shall be provided for outlets that supply boat hoists installed in dwelling unit locations and supplied by 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits. 210.9 Circuits Derived from Autotransformers. Branch circuits shall not be derived from autotransformers unless the circuit supplied has a grounded conductor that is electrically connected to a grounded conductor of the system supplying the autotransformer.
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Exception No. 1: An autotransformer shall be permitted without the connection to a grounded conductor where transforming from a nominal 208 volts to a nominal 240-volt supply or similarly from 240 volts to 208 volts. Exception No. 2: In industrial occupancies, where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, autotransformers shall be permitted to supply nominal 600-volt loads from nominal 480volt systems, and 480-volt loads from nominal 600-volt systems, without the connection to a similar grounded conductor. 210.10 Ungrounded Conductors Tapped from Grounded Systems. Two-wire dc circuits and ac circuits of two or more ungrounded conductors shall be permitted to be tapped from the ungrounded conductors of circuits that have a grounded neutral conductor. Switching devices in each tapped circuit shall have a pole in each ungrounded conductor. All poles of multipole switching devices shall manually switch together where such switching devices also serve as a disconnecting means as required by the following: (1) 410.48 for double-pole switched lampholders (2) 410.54(B) for electric-discharge lamp auxiliary equipment switching devices (3) 422.31(B) for an appliance (4) 424.20 for a fixed electric space-heating unit (5) 426.51 for electric deicing and snow-melting equipment (6) 430.85 for a motor controller (7) 430.103 for a motor 210.11 Branch Circuits Required. Branch circuits for lighting and for appliances, including motor-operated appliances, shall be provided to supply the loads calculated in accordance with 220.10. In addition, branch circuits shall be provided for specific loads not covered by 220.10 where required elsewhere in this Code and for dwelling unit loads as specified in 210.11(C). (A) Number of Branch Circuits. The minimum number of branch circuits shall be determined from the total calculated load and the size or rating of the circuits used. In all installations, the number of circuits shall be sufficient to supply the load served. In no case shall the load on any circuit exceed the maximum specified by 220.18. (B) Load Evenly Proportioned Among Branch Circuits. Where the load is calculated on the basis of volt-amperes per square meter or per square foot, the wiring system up to and including the branch-circuit panelboard(s) shall be provided to serve not less than the calculated load. This load shall be evenly proportioned among multioutlet branch circuits within the panelboard(s). Branch-circuit overcurrent devices and circuits shall only be required to be installed to serve the connected load.
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(C) Dwelling Units. (1) Small-Appliance Branch Circuits. In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section, two or more 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits shall be provided for all receptacle outlets specified by 210.52(B). (2) Laundry Branch Circuits. In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section, at least one additional 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply the laundry receptacle outlet(s) required by 210.52(F). This circuit shall have no other outlets. (3) Bathroom Branch Circuits. In addition to the number of branch circuits required by other parts of this section, at least one 20-ampere branch circuit shall be provided to supply bathroom receptacle outlet(s). Such circuits shall have no other outlets. Exception: Where the 20-ampere circuit supplies a single bathroom, outlets for other equipment within the same bathroom shall be permitted to be supplied in accordance with 210.23(A)(1) and (A)(2). FPN: See Examples D1(A), D1(B), D2(B), and D4(A) in Annex D.
210.12 Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. (A) Definition: Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter. An arc-fault circuit interrupter is a device intended to provide protection from the effects of arc faults by recognizing characteristics unique to arcing and by functioning to de-energize the circuit when an arc fault is detected. (B) Dwelling Unit Bedrooms. All 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit bedrooms shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter, combination type installed to provide protection of the branch circuit. Branch/feeder AFCIs shall be permitted to be used to meet the requirements of 210.12(B) until January 1, 2008. FPN: For information on types of arc-fault circuit interrupters, see UL 1699-1999, Standard for Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters.
Exception: The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit in compliance with (a) and (b): (a) The arc-fault circuit interrupter installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors. (b) The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be installed in a metal raceway or a cable with a metallic sheath.
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210.18 Guest Rooms and Guest Suites. Guest rooms and guest suites that are provided with permanent provisions for cooking shall have branch circuits and outlets installed to meet the rules for dwelling units.
suffıcient for the load to be served. These tap conductors include any conductors that are a part of the leads supplied with the appliance that are smaller than the branch circuit conductors. The taps shall not be longer than necessary for servicing the appliance.
II. Branch-Circuit Ratings
Exception No. 2: The neutral conductor of a 3-wire branch circuit supplying a household electric range, a wall-mounted oven, or a counter-mounted cooking unit shall be permitted to be smaller than the ungrounded conductors where the maximum demand of a range of 83⁄4 kW or more rating has been calculated according to Column C of Table 220.55, but such conductor shall have an ampacity of not less than 70 percent of the branch-circuit rating and shall not be smaller than 10 AWG.
210.19 Conductors — Minimum Ampacity and Size. (A) Branch Circuits Not More Than 600 Volts.
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(1) General. Branch-circuit conductors shall have an ampacity not less than the maximum load to be served. Where a branch circuit supplies continuous loads or any combination of continuous and noncontinuous loads, the minimum branch-circuit conductor size, before the application of any adjustment or correction factors, shall have an allowable ampacity not less than the noncontinuous load plus 125 percent of the continuous load. Exception: Where the assembly, including the overcurrent devices protecting the branch circuit(s), is listed for operation at 100 percent of its rating, the allowable ampacity of the branch circuit conductors shall be permitted to be not less than the sum of the continuous load plus the noncontinuous load. FPN No. 1: conductors.
See 310.15 for ampacity ratings of
See 310.10 for temperature limitation of
FPN No. 4: Conductors for branch circuits as defined in Article 100, sized to prevent a voltage drop exceeding 3 percent at the farthest outlet of power, heating, and lighting loads, or combinations of such loads, and where the maximum total voltage drop on both feeders and branch circuits to the farthest outlet does not exceed 5 percent, provide reasonable efficiency of operation. See FPN No. 2 of 215.2(A)(3) for voltage drop on feeder conductors.
Exception No. 2: Fixture wires and flexible cords shall be permitted to be smaller than 14 AWG as permitted by 240.5.
(2) Multioutlet Branch Circuits. Conductors of branch circuits supplying more than one receptacle for cord-andplug-connected portable loads shall have an ampacity of not less than the rating of the branch circuit. (3) Household Ranges and Cooking Appliances. Branchcircuit conductors supplying household ranges, wall-mounted ovens, counter-mounted cooking units, and other household cooking appliances shall have an ampacity not less than the rating of the branch circuit and not less than the maximum load to be served. For ranges of 83⁄4 kW or more rating, the minimum branch-circuit rating shall be 40 amperes. Exception No. 1: Tap conductors supplying electric ranges, wall-mounted electric ovens, and counter-mounted electric cooking units from a 50-ampere branch circuit shall have an ampacity of not less than 20 and shall be
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Exception No. 1: Tap conductors shall have an ampacity suffıcient for the load served. In addition, they shall have an ampacity of not less than 15 for circuits rated less than 40 amperes and not less than 20 for circuits rated at 40 or 50 amperes and only where these tap conductors supply any of the following loads: (a) Individual lampholders or luminaires (fixtures) with taps extending not longer than 450 mm (18 in.) beyond any portion of the lampholder or luminaire (fixture). (b) A fixture having tap conductors as provided in 410.67. (c) Individual outlets, other than receptacle outlets, with taps not over 450 mm (18 in.) long. (d) Infrared lamp industrial heating appliances. (e) Nonheating leads of deicing and snow-melting cables and mats.
FPN No. 2: See Part II of Article 430 for minimum rating of motor branch-circuit conductors. FPN No. 3: conductors.
(4) Other Loads. Branch-circuit conductors that supply loads other than those specified in 210.2 and other than cooking appliances as covered in 210.19(A)(3) shall have an ampacity sufficient for the loads served and shall not be smaller than 14 AWG.
(B) Branch Circuits Over 600 Volts. The ampacity of conductors shall be in accordance with 310.15 and 310.60, as applicable. Branch-circuit conductors over 600 volts shall be sized in accordance with 210.19(B)(1) or (B)(2). (1) General. The ampacity of branch-circuit conductors shall not be less than 125 percent of the designed potential load of utilization equipment that will be operated simultaneously. (2) Supervised Installations. For supervised installations, branch-circuit conductor sizing shall be permitted to be determined by qualified persons under engineering supervision. Supervised installations are defined as those portions of a facility where both of the following conditions are met: (1) Conditions of design and installation are provided under engineering supervision.
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(2) Qualified persons with documented training and experience in over 600-volt systems provide maintenance, monitoring, and servicing of the system. 210.20 Overcurrent Protection. Branch-circuit conductors and equipment shall be protected by overcurrent protective devices that have a rating or setting that complies with 210.20(A) through (D). (A) Continuous and Noncontinuous Loads. Where a branch circuit supplies continuous loads or any combination of continuous and noncontinuous loads, the rating of the overcurrent device shall not be less than the noncontinuous load plus 125 percent of the continuous load. Exception: Where the assembly, including the overcurrent devices protecting the branch circuit(s), is listed for operation at 100 percent of its rating, the ampere rating of the overcurrent device shall be permitted to be not less than the sum of the continuous load plus the noncontinuous load. (B) Conductor Protection. Conductors shall be protected in accordance with 240.4. Flexible cords and fixture wires shall be protected in accordance with 240.5. (C) Equipment. The rating or setting of the overcurrent protective device shall not exceed that specified in the applicable articles referenced in Table 240.3 for equipment. (D) Outlet Devices. The rating or setting shall not exceed that specified in 210.21 for outlet devices. 210.21 Outlet Devices. Outlet devices shall have an ampere rating that is not less than the load to be served and shall comply with 210.21(A) and (B). (A) Lampholders. Where connected to a branch circuit having a rating in excess of 20 amperes, lampholders shall be of the heavy-duty type. A heavy-duty lampholder shall have a rating of not less than 660 watts if of the admedium type, or not less than 750 watts if of any other type. (B) Receptacles. (1) Single Receptacle on an Individual Branch Circuit. A single receptacle installed on an individual branch circuit shall have an ampere rating not less than that of the branch circuit. Exception No. 1: with 430.81(B).
A receptacle installed in accordance
Exception No. 2: A receptacle installed exclusively for the use of a cord-and-plug-connected arc welder shall be permitted to have an ampere rating not less than the minimum branch-circuit conductor ampacity determined by 630.11(A) for arc welders. FPN: See the definition of receptacle in Article 100.
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(2) Total Cord-and-Plug-Connected Load. Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle shall not supply a total cord-and-plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table 210.21(B)(2). Table 210.21(B)(2) Maximum Cord-and-Plug-Connected Load to Receptacle Circuit Rating (Amperes)
Receptacle Rating (Amperes)
Maximum Load (Amperes)
15 or 20 20 30
15 20 30
12 16 24
(3) Receptacle Ratings. Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, receptacle ratings shall conform to the values listed in Table 210.21(B)(3), or where larger than 50 amperes, the receptacle rating shall not be less than the branch-circuit rating. Exception No. 1: Receptacles for one or more cord-andplug-connected arc welders shall be permitted to have ampere ratings not less than the minimum branch-circuit conductor ampacity permitted by 630.11(A) or (B) as applicable for arc welders. Exception No. 2: The ampere rating of a receptacle installed for electric discharge lighting shall be permitted to be based on 410.30(C). Table 210.21(B)(3) Receptacle Ratings for Various Size Circuits Circuit Rating (Amperes)
Receptacle Rating (Amperes)
15 20 30 40 50
Not over 15 15 or 20 30 40 or 50 50
(4) Range Receptacle Rating. The ampere rating of a range receptacle shall be permitted to be based on a single range demand load as specified in Table 220.55. 210.23 Permissible Loads. In no case shall the load exceed the branch-circuit ampere rating. An individual branch circuit shall be permitted to supply any load for which it is rated. A branch circuit supplying two or more outlets or receptacles shall supply only the loads specified according to its size as specified in 210.23(A) through (D) and as summarized in 210.24 and Table 210.24.
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(A) 15- and 20-Ampere Branch Circuits. A 15- or 20ampere branch circuit shall be permitted to supply lighting units or other utilization equipment, or a combination of both, and shall comply with 210.23(A)(1) and (A)(2). Exception: The small appliance branch circuits, laundry branch circuits, and bathroom branch circuits required in a dwelling unit(s) by 210.11(C)(1), (C)(2), and (C)(3) shall supply only the receptacle outlets specified in that section. (1) Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment Not Fastened in Place. The rating of any one cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment not fastened in place shall not exceed 80 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating. (2) Utilization Equipment Fastened in Place. The total rating of utilization equipment fastened in place, other than luminaires (lighting fixtures), shall not exceed 50 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating where lighting units, cordand-plug-connected utilization equipment not fastened in place, or both, are also supplied. (B) 30-Ampere Branch Circuits. A 30-ampere branch circuit shall be permitted to supply fixed lighting units with heavy-duty lampholders in other than a dwelling unit(s) or utilization equipment in any occupancy. A rating of any one cord-and-plug-connected utilization equipment shall not exceed 80 percent of the branch-circuit ampere rating. (C) 40- and 50-Ampere Branch Circuits. A 40- or 50ampere branch circuit shall be permitted to supply cooking appliances that are fastened in place in any occupancy. In other than dwelling units, such circuits shall be permitted to supply fixed lighting units with heavy-duty lampholders, infrared heating units, or other utilization equipment.
(D) Branch Circuits Larger Than 50 Amperes. Branch circuits larger than 50 amperes shall supply only nonlighting outlet loads. 210.24 Branch-Circuit Requirements — Summary. The requirements for circuits that have two or more outlets or receptacles, other than the receptacle circuits of 210.11(C)(1) and (C)(2), are summarized in Table 210.24. This table provides only a summary of minimum requirements. See 210.19, 210.20, and 210.21 for the specific requirements applying to branch circuits. 210.25 Common Area Branch Circuits. Branch circuits in dwelling units shall supply only loads within that dwelling unit or loads associated only with that dwelling unit. Branch circuits required for the purpose of lighting, central alarm, signal, communications, or other needs for public or common areas of a two-family or multifamily dwelling shall not be supplied from equipment that supplies an individual dwelling unit. III. Required Outlets 210.50 General. Receptacle outlets shall be installed as specified in 210.52 through 210.63. (A) Cord Pendants. A cord connector that is supplied by a permanently connected cord pendant shall be considered a receptacle outlet. (B) Cord Connections. A receptacle outlet shall be installed wherever flexible cords with attachment plugs are used. Where flexible cords are permitted to be permanently connected, receptacles shall be permitted to be omitted for such cords.
Table 210.24 Summary of Branch-Circuit Requirements Circuit Rating
15 A
20 A
30 A
40 A
50 A
12 14
10 14
8 12
6 12
15 A
20 A
30 A
40 A
50 A
Any type
Any type
Heavy duty
Heavy duty
Heavy duty
15 max. A
15 or 20 A
30 A
40 or 50 A
50 A
15 A
20 A
30 A
40 A
50 A
See 210.23(A)
See 210.23(A)
See 210.23(B)
See 210.23(C)
See 210.23(C)
Conductors (min. size): 14 Circuit wires1 Taps 14 Fixture wires and cords — see 240.5 Overcurrent Protection Outlet devices: Lampholders permitted Receptacle rating2 Maximum Load Permissible load 1
These gauges are for copper conductors. For receptacle rating of cord-connected electric-discharge luminaires (lighting fixtures), see 410.30(C).
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(C) Appliance Outlets. Appliance receptacle outlets installed in a dwelling unit for specific appliances, such as laundry equipment, shall be installed within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the intended location of the appliance. 210.52 Dwelling Unit Receptacle Outlets. This section provides requirements for 125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets. Receptacle outlets required by this section shall be in addition to any receptacle that is part of a luminaire (lighting fixture) or appliance, located within cabinets or cupboards, or located more than 1.7 m (51⁄2 ft) above the floor. Permanently installed electric baseboard heaters equipped with factory-installed receptacle outlets or outlets provided as a separate assembly by the manufacturer shall be permitted as the required outlet or outlets for the wall space utilized by such permanently installed heaters. Such receptacle outlets shall not be connected to the heater circuits. FPN: Listed baseboard heaters include instructions that may not permit their installation below receptacle outlets.
Exception No. 1: In addition to the required receptacles specified by 210.52, switched receptacles supplied from a general-purpose branch circuit as defined in 210.70(A)(1), Exception No. 1, shall be permitted. Exception No. 2: The receptacle outlet for refrigeration equipment shall be permitted to be supplied from an individual branch circuit rated 15 amperes or greater. (2) No Other Outlets. The two or more small-appliance branch circuits specified in 210.52(B)(1) shall have no other outlets. Exception No. 1: A receptacle installed solely for the electrical supply to and support of an electric clock in any of the rooms specified in 210.52(B)(1). Exception No. 2: Receptacles installed to provide power for supplemental equipment and lighting on gas-fired ranges, ovens, or counter-mounted cooking units.
(1) Spacing. Receptacles shall be installed so that no point measured horizontally along the floor line in any wall space is more than 1.8 m (6 ft) from a receptacle outlet.
(C) Countertops. In kitchens and dining rooms of dwelling units, receptacle outlets for counter spaces shall be installed in accordance with 210.52(C)(1) through (C)(5).
(2) Wall Space. As used in this section, a wall space shall include the following: (1) Any space 600 mm (2 ft) or more in width (including space measured around corners) and unbroken along the floor line by doorways, fireplaces, and similar openings (2) The space occupied by fixed panels in exterior walls, excluding sliding panels (3) The space afforded by fixed room dividers such as freestanding bar-type counters or railings
(1) Wall Counter Spaces. A receptacle outlet shall be installed at each wall counter space that is 300 mm (12 in.) or wider. Receptacle outlets shall be installed so that no point along the wall line is more than 600 mm (24 in.) measured horizontally from a receptacle outlet in that space.
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(A) General Provisions. In every kitchen, family room, dining room, living room, parlor, library, den, sunroom, bedroom, recreation room, or similar room or area of dwelling units, receptacle outlets shall be installed in accordance with the general provisions specified in 210.52(A)(1) through (A)(3).
(3) Kitchen Receptacle Requirements. Receptacles installed in a kitchen to serve countertop surfaces shall be supplied by not fewer than two small-appliance branch circuits, either or both of which shall also be permitted to supply receptacle outlets in the same kitchen and in other rooms specified in 210.52(B)(1). Additional small-appliance branch circuits shall be permitted to supply receptacle outlets in the kitchen and other rooms specified in 210.52(B)(1). No smallappliance branch circuit shall serve more than one kitchen.
(3) Floor Receptacles. Receptacle outlets in floors shall not be counted as part of the required number of receptacle outlets unless located within 450 mm (18 in.) of the wall. (B) Small Appliances. (1) Receptacle Outlets Served. In the kitchen, pantry, breakfast room, dining room, or similar area of a dwelling unit, the two or more 20-ampere small-appliance branch circuits required by 210.11(C)(1) shall serve all wall and floor receptacle outlets covered by 210.52(A), all countertop outlets covered by 210.52(C), and receptacle outlets for refrigeration equipment.
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Exception: Receptacle outlets shall not be required on a wall directly behind a range or sink in the installation described in Figure 210.52. (2) Island Counter Spaces. At least one receptacle shall be installed at each island counter space with a long dimension of 600 mm (24 in.) or greater and a short dimension of 300 mm (12 in.) or greater. Where a rangetop or sink is installed in an island counter and the width of the counter behind the rangetop or sink is less than 300 mm (12 in.), the rangetop or sink is considered to divide the island into two separate countertop spaces as defined in 210.52(C)(4). (3) Peninsular Counter Spaces. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed at each peninsular counter space with a long dimension of 600 mm (24 in.) or greater and a short dimension of 300 mm (12 in.) or greater. A peninsular countertop is measured from the connecting edge.
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(1) Construction for the physically impaired (2) On island and peninsular countertops where the countertop is flat across its entire surface (no backsplashes, dividers, etc.) and there are no means to mount a receptacle within 500 mm (20 in.) above the countertop, such as an overhead cabinet
Outlet within 600 mm (24 in.)
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(D) Bathrooms. In dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed in bathrooms within 900 mm (3 ft) of the outside edge of each basin. The receptacle outlet shall be located on a wall or partition that is adjacent to the basin or basin countertop.
Sink or range extending from face of counter
Outlets not required if X <450 mm (18 in.)
Exception: The receptacle shall not be required to be mounted in the wall or partition where it is installed on the side or face of the basin cabinet not more than 300 mm (12 in.) below the countertop.
Outlet within 600 mm (24 in.)
(E) Outdoor Outlets. For a one-family dwelling and each unit of a two-family dwelling that is at grade level, at least one receptacle outlet accessible at grade level and not more than 2.0 m (61⁄2 ft) above grade shall be installed at the front and back of the dwelling. For each dwelling unit of a multifamily dwelling where the dwelling unit is located at grade level and provided with individual exterior entrance/egress, at least one receptacle outlet accessible from grade level and not more than 2.0 m (61⁄2 ft) above grade shall be installed. See 210.8(A)(3).
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Outlet within 600 mm (24 in.)
(F) Laundry Areas. In dwelling units, at least one receptacle outlet shall be installed for the laundry. Sink or range mounted in corner
Figure 210.52 Determination of Area Behind Sink or Range.
(4) Separate Spaces. Countertop spaces separated by rangetops, refrigerators, or sinks shall be considered as separate countertop spaces in applying the requirements of 210.52(C)(1), (C)(2), and (C)(3). (5) Receptacle Outlet Location. Receptacle outlets shall be located above, but not more than 500 mm (20 in.) above, the countertop. Receptacle outlets rendered not readily accessible by appliances fastened in place, appliance garages, sinks, or rangetops as covered in 210.52(C)(1), Exception, or appliances occupying dedicated space shall not be considered as these required outlets. Exception to (5): To comply with the conditions specified in (1) or (2), receptacle outlets shall be permitted to be mounted not more than 300 mm (12 in.) below the countertop. Receptacles mounted below a countertop in accordance with this exception shall not be located where the countertop extends more than 150 mm (6 in.) beyond its support base.
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Exception No. 1: In a dwelling unit that is an apartment or living area in a multifamily building where laundry facilities are provided on the premises and are available to all building occupants, a laundry receptacle shall not be required. Exception No. 2: In other than one-family dwellings where laundry facilities are not to be installed or permitted, a laundry receptacle shall not be required. (G) Basements and Garages. For a one-family dwelling, at least one receptacle outlet, in addition to any provided for laundry equipment, shall be installed in each basement and in each attached garage, and in each detached garage with electric power. See 210.8(A)(2) and (A)(5). Where a portion of the basement is finished into one or more habitable rooms, each separate unfinished portion shall have a receptacle outlet installed in accordance with this section. (H) Hallways. In dwelling units, hallways of 3.0 m (10 ft) or more in length shall have at least one receptacle outlet. As used in this subsection, the hall length shall be considered the length along the centerline of the hall without passing through a doorway.
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210.60 Guest Rooms or Guest Suites. (A) General. Guest rooms or guest suites in hotels, motels, and similar occupancies shall have receptacle outlets installed in accordance with 210.52(A) and 210.52(D). Guest rooms or guest suites provided with permanent provisions for cooking shall have receptacle outlets installed in accordance with all of the applicable rules in 210.52. (B) Receptacle Placement. In applying the provisions of 210.52(A), the total number of receptacle outlets shall not be less than the minimum number that would comply with the provisions of that section. These receptacle outlets shall be permitted to be located conveniently for permanent furniture layout. At least two receptacle outlets shall be readily accessible. Where receptacles are installed behind the bed, the receptacle shall be located to prevent the bed from contacting any attachment plug that may be installed or the receptacle shall be provided with a suitable guard. 210.62 Show Windows. At least one receptacle outlet shall be installed directly above a show window for each 3.7 linear m (12 linear ft) or major fraction thereof of show window area measured horizontally at its maximum width.
wall switches or (2) located at a customary wall switch location and equipped with a manual override that will allow the sensor to function as a wall switch. (2) Additional Locations. Additional lighting outlets shall be installed in accordance with (A)(2)(a), (A)(2)(b), and (A)(2)(c). (a) At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in hallways, stairways, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power. (b) For dwelling units, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power, at least one wall switch– controlled lighting outlet shall be installed to provide illumination on the exterior side of outdoor entrances or exits with grade level access. A vehicle door in a garage shall not be considered as an outdoor entrance or exit. (c) Where one or more lighting outlet(s) are installed for interior stairways, there shall be a wall switch at each floor level, and landing level that includes an entryway, to control the lighting outlet(s) where the stairway between floor levels has six risers or more. Exception to (A)(2)(a), (A)(2)(b), and (A)(2)(c): In hallways, stairways, and at outdoor entrances, remote, central, or automatic control of lighting shall be permitted.
210.63 Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Equipment Outlet. A 125-volt, single-phase, 15- or 20ampere-rated receptacle outlet shall be installed at an accessible location for the servicing of heating, airconditioning, and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle shall be located on the same level and within 7.5 m (25 ft) of the heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment. The receptacle outlet shall not be connected to the load side of the equipment disconnecting means.
(3) Storage or Equipment Spaces. For attics, underfloor spaces, utility rooms, and basements, at least one lighting outlet containing a switch or controlled by a wall switch shall be installed where these spaces are used for storage or contain equipment requiring servicing. At least one point of control shall be at the usual point of entry to these spaces. The lighting outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment requiring servicing.
Exception: A receptacle outlet shall not be required at one- and two-family dwellings for the service of evaporative coolers.
(B) Guest Rooms or Guest Suites. In hotels, motels, or similar occupancies, guest rooms or guest suites shall have at least one wall switch–controlled lighting outlet installed in every habitable room and bathroom.
FPN: See 210.8 for ground-fault circuit-interrupter requirements.
210.70 Lighting Outlets Required. Lighting outlets shall be installed where specified in 210.70(A), (B), and (C). (A) Dwelling Units. In dwelling units, lighting outlets shall be installed in accordance with 210.70(A)(1), (A)(2), and (A)(3). (1) Habitable Rooms. At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room and bathroom. Exception No. 1: In other than kitchens and bathrooms, one or more receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall be permitted in lieu of lighting outlets. Exception No. 2: Lighting outlets shall be permitted to be controlled by occupancy sensors that are (1) in addition to
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Exception No. 1: In other than bathrooms and kitchens where provided, one or more receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall be permitted in lieu of lighting outlets. Exception No. 2: Lighting outlets shall be permitted to be controlled by occupancy sensors that are (1) in addition to wall switches or (2) located at a customary wall switch location and equipped with a manual override that will allow the sensor to function as a wall switch. (C) Other Than Dwelling Units. For attics and underfloor spaces containing equipment requiring servicing, such as heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, at least one lighting outlet containing a switch or controlled by a wall switch shall be installed in such spaces. At least one point of control shall be at the usual point of entry to these spaces. The lighting outlet shall be provided at or near the equipment requiring servicing.
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ARTICLE 215 — FEEDERS
215.1 Scope. This article covers the installation requirements, overcurrent protection requirements, minimum size, and ampacity of conductors for feeders supplying branchcircuit loads. Exception: Feeders for electrolytic cells as covered in 668.3(C)(1) and (C)(4). 215.2 Minimum Rating and Size. (A) Feeders Not More Than 600 Volts. (1) General. Feeder conductors shall have an ampacity not less than required to supply the load as calculated in Parts III, IV, and V of Article 220. The minimum feeder-circuit conductor size, before the application of any adjustment or correction factors, shall have an allowable ampacity not less than the noncontinuous load plus 125 percent of the continuous load. Exception: Where the assembly, including the overcurrent devices protecting the feeder(s), is listed for operation at 100 percent of its rating, the allowable ampacity of the feeder conductors shall be permitted to be not less than the sum of the continuous load plus the noncontinuous load.
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(B) Feeders Over 600 Volts. The ampacity of conductors shall be in accordance with 310.15 and 310.60 as applicable. Where installed, the size of the feeder circuit grounded conductor shall not be smaller than that required by 250.122, except that 250.122(F) shall not apply where grounded conductors are run in parallel. Feeder conductors over 600 volts shall be sized in accordance with 215.2(B)(1), (B)(2), or (B)(3). (1) Feeders Supplying Transformers. The ampacity of feeder conductors shall not be less than the sum of the nameplate ratings of the transformers supplied when only transformers are supplied. (2) Feeders Supplying Transformers and Utilization Equipment. The ampacity of feeders supplying a combination of transformers and utilization equipment shall not be less than the sum of the nameplate ratings of the transformers and 125 percent of the designed potential load of the utilization equipment that will be operated simultaneously. (3) Supervised Installations. For supervised installations, feeder conductor sizing shall be permitted to be determined by qualified persons under engineering supervision. Supervised installations are defined as those portions of a facility where all of the following conditions are met: --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
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215.4
(1) Conditions of design and installation are provided under engineering supervision. (2) Qualified persons with documented training and experience in over 600-volt systems provide maintenance, monitoring, and servicing of the system.
(2) Ampacity Relative to Service Conductors. The feeder conductor ampacity shall not be less than that of the service conductors where the feeder conductors carry the total load supplied by service conductors with an ampacity of 55 amperes or less.
215.3 Overcurrent Protection. Feeders shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with the provisions of Part I of Article 240. Where a feeder supplies continuous loads or any combination of continuous and noncontinuous loads, the rating of the overcurrent device shall not be less than the noncontinuous load plus 125 percent of the continuous load.
(3) Individual Dwelling Unit or Mobile Home Conductors. Feeder conductors for individual dwelling units or mobile homes need not be larger than service conductors. Paragraph 310.15(B)(6) shall be permitted to be used for conductor size.
Exception No. 1: Where the assembly, including the overcurrent devices protecting the feeder(s), is listed for operation at 100 percent of its rating, the ampere rating of the overcurrent device shall be permitted to be not less than the sum of the continuous load plus the noncontinuous load.
FPN No. 1: See Examples D1 through D11 in Annex D.
Exception No. 2: Overcurrent protection for feeders over 600 volts, nominal, shall comply with Part XI of Article 240.
FPN No. 2: Conductors for feeders as defined in Article 100, sized to prevent a voltage drop exceeding 3 percent at the farthest outlet of power, heating, and lighting loads, or combinations of such loads, and where the maximum total voltage drop on both feeders and branch circuits to the farthest outlet does not exceed 5 percent, will provide reasonable efficiency of operation. FPN No. 3: See 210.19(A), FPN No. 4, for voltage drop for branch circuits.
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215.4 Feeders with Common Neutral. (A) Feeders with Common Neutral. Two or three sets of 3-wire feeders or two sets of 4-wire or 5-wire feeders shall be permitted to utilize a common neutral.
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(B) In Metal Raceway or Enclosure. Where installed in a metal raceway or other metal enclosure, all conductors of all feeders using a common neutral shall be enclosed within the same raceway or other enclosure as required in 300.20. 215.5 Diagrams of Feeders. If required by the authority having jurisdiction, a diagram showing feeder details shall be provided prior to the installation of the feeders. Such a diagram shall show the area in square feet of the building or other structure supplied by each feeder, the total calculated load before applying demand factors, the demand factors used, the calculated load after applying demand factors, and the size and type of conductors to be used. 215.6 Feeder Conductor Grounding Means. Where a feeder supplies branch circuits in which equipment grounding conductors are required, the feeder shall include or provide a grounding means, in accordance with the provisions of 250.134, to which the equipment grounding conductors of the branch circuits shall be connected. 215.7 Ungrounded Conductors Tapped from Grounded Systems. Two-wire dc circuits and ac circuits of two or more ungrounded conductors shall be permitted to be tapped from the ungrounded conductors of circuits having a grounded neutral conductor. Switching devices in each tapped circuit shall have a pole in each ungrounded conductor.
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Exception No. 1: The provisions of this section shall not apply to a disconnecting means for a continuous industrial process where a nonorderly shutdown will introduce additional or increased hazards. Exception No. 2: The provisions of this section shall not apply to fire pumps. Exception No. 3: The provisions of this section shall not apply if ground-fault protection of equipment is provided on the supply side of the feeder. 215.11 Circuits Derived from Autotransformers. Feeders shall not be derived from autotransformers unless the
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ARTICLE 220 Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Calculations I. General 220.1 Scope. This article provides requirements for calculating branch-circuit, feeder, and service loads. Part I provides for general requirements for calculation methods. Part II provides calculation methods for branch circuit loads. Parts III and IV provide calculation methods for feeders and services. Part V provides calculation methods for farms. FPN: See Figure 220.1 for information on the organization of Article 220.
220.3 Application of Other Articles. In other articles applying to the calculation of loads in specialized applications, there are requirements provided in Table 220.3 that are in addition to, or modifications of, those within this article.
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220.5 Calculations.
Part I General
(A) Voltages. Unless other voltages are specified, for purposes of calculating branch-circuit and feeder loads, nominal system voltages of 120, 120/240, 208Y/120, 240, 347, 480Y/277, 480, 600Y/347, and 600 volts shall be used.
Part II Branch circuit load calculations
Part III Feeder and service load calculations
Farm dwellings only
(B) Fractions of an Ampere. Where calculations result in a fraction of an ampere that is less than 0.5, such fractions shall be permitted to be dropped.
Part IV Optional feeder and service load calculations
220.61 Neutral Loads
II. Branch Circuit Load Calculations
Farm dwellings only
220.10 General. Branch-circuit loads shall be calculated as shown in 220.12, 220.14, and 220.16.
Part V Farm load calculations
Figure 220.1 Branch-Circuit, Feeder, and Service Calculation Methods.
220.12 Lighting Load for Specified Occupancies. A unit load of not less than that specified in Table 220.12 for occupancies specified therein shall constitute the minimum
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Section (or Part)
440
Part IV
610 630 675 668 669 620 695
610.14 630.11, 630.31 675.7(A), 675.22(A) 668.3(C) 669.5 620.14 695.7
Fixed Electric Heating Equipment for Pipelines and Vessels, Branch-Circuit Sizing Fixed Electric Space Heating Equipment, Branch-Circuit Sizing Fixed Outdoor Electric Deicing and Snow-Melting Equipment, Branch-Circuit Sizing
427
427.4
424 426
424.3 426.4
Industrial Machinery, Supply Conductor Sizing Marinas and Boatyards, Feeder and Service Load Calculations Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Mobile Home Parks, Total Load for Determining Power Supply
670 555 550
670.4(A) 555.12 550.18(B)
Mobile Homes, Manufactured Homes, and Mobile Home Parks, Allowable Demand Factors for Park Electrical Wiring Systems Motion Picture and Television Studios and Similar Locations – Sizing of Feeder Conductors for Television Studio Sets
550
550.31
530
530.19
Motors, Feeder Demand Factor Motors, Multimotor and Combination-Load Equipment Motors, Several Motors or a Motor(s) and Other Load(s) Over 600 Volt Branch Circuit Calculations Over 600 Volt Feeder Calculations
430 430 430 210 215
430.26 430.25 430.24 210.19(B) 215.2(B)
Phase Converters, Conductors Recreational Vehicle Parks, Basis of Calculations Sensitive Electrical Equipment, Voltage Drop (mandatory calculation) Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Circuit Sizing and Current Storage-Type Water Heaters Theaters, Stage Switchboard Feeders
455 551 647 690 422 520
455.6 551.73(A) 647.4(D) 690.8 422.11(E) 520.27
Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment, Branch-Circuit Conductor Sizing Cranes and Hoists, Rating and Size of Conductors Electric Welders, ampacity calculations Electrically Driven or Controlled Irrigation Machines Electrolytic Cell Lines Electroplating, Branch-Circuit Conductor Sizing Elevator Feeder Demand Factors Fire Pumps, Voltage Drop (mandatory calculation)
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lighting load. The floor area for each floor shall be calculated from the outside dimensions of the building, dwelling unit, or other area involved. For dwelling units, the calculated floor area shall not include open porches, garages, or unused or unfinished spaces not adaptable for future use. FPN: The unit values herein are based on minimum load conditions and 100 percent power factor and may not provide sufficient capacity for the installation contemplated.
Unit Load
Type of Occupancy
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Armories and auditoriums Banks Barber shops and beauty parlors Churches Clubs Court rooms Dwelling unitsa Garages — commercial (storage) Hospitals Hotels and motels, including apartment houses without provision for cooking by tenantsa Industrial commercial (loft) buildings Lodge rooms Office buildings Restaurants Schools Stores Warehouses (storage) In any of the preceding occupancies except one-family dwellings and individual dwelling units of two-family and multifamily dwellings: Assembly halls and auditoriums Halls, corridors, closets, stairways Storage spaces
11 39b 33
Volt-Amperes per Square Foot 1 31⁄2b 3
11 22 22 33 6
1 2 2 3 1⁄2
22 22
2 2
22
2
17 39b 22 33 33 3
11⁄2 31⁄2b 2 3 3 1⁄4
11
1
6
12
3
14
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220.14 Other Loads — All Occupancies. In all occupancies, the minimum load for each outlet for general-use receptacles and outlets not used for general illumination shall not be less than that calculated in 220.14(A) through (L), the loads shown being based on nominal branch-circuit voltages.
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(A) Specific Appliances or Loads. An outlet for a specific appliance or other load not covered in 220.14(B) through (L) shall be calculated based on the ampere rating of the appliance or load served. (B) Electric Dryers and Household Electric Cooking Appliances. Load calculations shall be permitted as specified in 220.54 for electric dryers and in 220.55 for electric ranges and other cooking appliances.
Table 220.12 General Lighting Loads by Occupancy
Volt-Amperes per Square Meter
Exception: The loads of outlets serving switchboards and switching frames in telephone exchanges shall be waived from the calculations.
(C) Motor Loads. Outlets for motor loads shall be calculated in accordance with the requirements in 430.22, 430.24, and 440.6. (D) Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures). An outlet supplying luminaire(s) [lighting fixture(s)] shall be calculated based on the maximum volt-ampere rating of the equipment and lamps for which the luminaire(s) [fixture(s)] is rated. (E) Heavy-Duty Lampholders. Outlets for heavy-duty lampholders shall be calculated at a minimum of 600 voltamperes. (F) Sign and Outline Lighting. Sign and outline lighting outlets shall be calculated at a minimum of 1200 voltamperes for each required branch circuit specified in 600.5(A). (G) Show Windows. Show windows shall be calculated in accordance with either of the following: (1) The unit load per outlet as required in other provisions of this section (2) At 200 volt-amperes per 300 mm (1 ft) of show window (H) Fixed Multioutlet Assemblies. Fixed multioutlet assemblies used in other than dwelling units or the guest rooms or guest suites of hotels or motels shall be calculated in accordance with (H)(1) or (H)(2). For the purposes of this section, the calculation shall be permitted to be based on the portion that contains receptacle outlets. (1) Where appliances are unlikely to be used simultaneously, each 1.5 m (5 ft) or fraction thereof of each separate and continuous length shall be considered as one outlet of not less than 180 volt-amperes. (2) Where appliances are likely to be used simultaneously, each 300 mm (1 ft) or fraction thereof shall be considered as an outlet of not less than 180 volt-amperes. (I) Receptacle Outlets. Except as covered in 220.14(J) and (K), receptacle outlets shall be calculated at not less than 180 volt-amperes for each single or for each multiple
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(J) Dwelling Occupancies. In one-family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings and in guest rooms or guest suites of hotels and motels, the outlets specified in (J)(1), (J)(2), and (J)(3) are included in the general lighting load calculations of 220.12. No additional load calculations shall be required for such outlets. (1) All general-use receptacle outlets of 20-ampere rating or less, including receptacles connected to the circuits in 210.11(C)(3) (2) The receptacle outlets specified in 210.52(E) and (G) (3) The lighting outlets specified in 210.70(A) and (B) (K) Banks and Office Buildings. In banks or office buildings, the receptacle loads shall be calculated to be the larger of (1) or (2): (1) The computed load from 220.14 (2) 11 volt-amperes/m2 or 1 volt-ampere/ft2 (L) Other Outlets. Other outlets not covered in 220.14(A) through (K) shall be calculated based on 180 volt-amperes per outlet. 220.16 Loads for Additions to Existing Installations. (A) Dwelling Units. Loads added to an existing dwelling unit(s) shall comply with the following as applicable: (1) Loads for structural additions to an existing dwelling unit or for a previously unwired portion of an existing dwelling unit, either of which exceeds 46.5 m2 (500 ft2), shall be calculated in accordance with 220.12 and 220.14. (2) Loads for new circuits or extended circuits in previously wired dwelling units shall be calculated in accordance with either 220.12 or 220.14, as applicable. (B) Other Than Dwelling Units. Loads for new circuits or extended circuits in other than dwelling units shall be calculated in accordance with either 220.12 or 220.14, as applicable. 220.18 Maximum Loads. The total load shall not exceed the rating of the branch circuit, and it shall not exceed the maximum loads specified in 220.18(A) through (C) under the conditions specified therein. (A) Motor-Operated and Combination Loads. Where a circuit supplies only motor-operated loads, Article 430 shall apply. Where a circuit supplies only air-conditioning equipment, refrigerating equipment, or both, Article 440 shall apply. For circuits supplying loads consisting of motor-operated uti-
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lization equipment that is fastened in place and has a motor larger than 1⁄8 hp in combination with other loads, the total calculated load shall be based on 125 percent of the largest motor load plus the sum of the other loads. (B) Inductive Lighting Loads. For circuits supplying lighting units that have ballasts, transformers, or autotransformers, the calculated load shall be based on the total ampere ratings of such units and not on the total watts of the lamps. (C) Range Loads. It shall be permissible to apply demand factors for range loads in accordance with Table 220.55, including Note 4. III. Feeder and Service Load Calculations
220.40 General. The calculated load of a feeder or service shall not be less than the sum of the loads on the branch circuits supplied, as determined by Part II of this article, after any applicable demand factors permitted by Parts III or IV or required by Part V have been applied. FPN: See Examples D1(A) through D10 in Annex D. See 220.18(B) for the maximum load in amperes permitted for lighting units operating at less than 100 percent power factor.
220.42 General Lighting. The demand factors specified in Table 220.42 shall apply to that portion of the total branchcircuit load calculated for general illumination. They shall not be applied in determining the number of branch circuits for general illumination. 220.43 Show-Window and Track Lighting. (A) Show Windows. For show-window lighting, a load of not less than 660 volt-amperes/linear meter or 200 voltamperes/linear foot shall be included for a show window, measured horizontally along its base. FPN: See 220.14(G) for branch circuits supplying show windows.
(B) Track Lighting. For track lighting in other than dwelling units or guest rooms or guest suites of hotels or motels, an additional load of 150 volt-amperes shall be included for every 600 mm (2 ft) of lighting track or fraction thereof. Where multicircuit track is installed, the load shall be considered to be divided equally between the track circuits. 220.44 Receptacle Loads — Other Than Dwelling Units. Receptacle loads calculated in accordance with 220.14(H) and (I) shall be permitted to be made subject to the demand factors given in Table 220.42 or Table 220.44. 220.50 Motors. Motor loads shall be calculated in accordance with 430.24, 430.25, and 430.26 and with 440.6 for hermetic refrigerant motor compressors.
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Table 220.42 Lighting Load Demand Factors
Dwelling units
Hospitals*
First 3000 or less at From 3001 to 120,000 at Remainder over 120,000 at First 50,000 or less at Remainder over 50,000 at
Demand Factor (Percent) 100 35 25 40 20
Hotels and motels, including apartment houses without provision for cooking by tenants*
First 20,000 or less at From 20,001 to 100,000 at Remainder over 100,000 at
50
Warehouses (storage)
First 12,500 or less at Remainder over 12,500 at
100
Total volt-amperes
100
All others
40 30
50
* The demand factors of this table shall not apply to the calculated load of feeders or services supplying areas in hospitals, hotels, and motels where the entire lighting is likely to be used at one time, as in operating rooms, ballrooms, or dining rooms.
Table 220.44 Demand Factors for Non-dwelling Receptacle Loads Portion of Receptacle Load to Which Demand Factor Applies (Volt-Amperes)
Demand Factor (Percent)
First 10 kVA or less at Remainder over 10 kVA at
100 50
220.51 Fixed Electric Space Heating. Fixed electric space heating loads shall be calculated at 100 percent of the total connected load. However, in no case shall a feeder or service load current rating be less than the rating of the largest branch circuit supplied. Exception: Where reduced loading of the conductors results from units operating on duty-cycle, intermittently, or from all units not operating at the same time, the authority having jurisdiction may grant permission for feeder and service conductors to have an ampacity less than 100 percent, provided the conductors have an ampacity for the load so determined.
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(A) Small Appliance Circuit Load. In each dwelling unit, the load shall be calculated at 1500 volt-amperes for each 2-wire small-appliance branch circuit required by 210.11(C)(1). Where the load is subdivided through two or more feeders, the calculated load for each shall include not less than 1500 volt-amperes for each 2-wire small-appliance branch circuit. These loads shall be permitted to be included with the general lighting load and subjected to the demand factors provided in Table 220.42. Exception: The individual branch circuit permitted by 210.52(B)(1), Exception No. 2, shall be permitted to be excluded from the calculation required by 220.52. (B) Laundry Circuit Load. A load of not less than 1500 volt-amperes shall be included for each 2-wire laundry branch circuit installed as required by 210.11(C)(2). This load shall be permitted to be included with the general lighting load and subjected to the demand factors provided in Table 220.42. 220.53 Appliance Load — Dwelling Unit(s). It shall be permissible to apply a demand factor of 75 percent to the nameplate rating load of four or more appliances fastened in place, other than electric ranges, clothes dryers, spaceheating equipment, or air-conditioning equipment, that are served by the same feeder or service in a one-family, twofamily, or multifamily dwelling. 220.54 Electric Clothes Dryers — Dwelling Unit(s). The load for household electric clothes dryers in a dwelling unit(s) shall be either 5000 watts (volt-amperes) or the nameplate rating, whichever is larger, for each dryer served. The use of the demand factors in Table 220.54 shall be permitted. Where two or more single-phase dryers are supplied by a 3-phase, 4-wire feeder or service, the total load shall be calculated on the basis of twice the maximum number connected between any two phases. 220.55 Electric Ranges and Other Cooking Appliances — Dwelling Unit(s). The load for household electric ranges, wall-mounted ovens, counter-mounted cooking units, and other household cooking appliances individually rated in excess of 13⁄4 kW shall be permitted to be calculated in accordance with Table 220.55. Kilovolt-amperes (kVA) shall be considered equivalent to kilowatts (kW) for loads calculated under this section. Where two or more single-phase ranges are supplied by a 3-phase, 4-wire feeder or service, the total load shall be calculated on the basis of twice the maximum number connected between any two phases.
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Portion of Lighting Load to Which Demand Factor Applies (Volt-Amperes)
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220.60 Noncoincident Loads. Where it is unlikely that two or more noncoincident loads will be in use simultaneously, it shall be permissible to use only the largest load(s) that will be used at one time for calculating the total load of a feeder or service.
Table 220.54 Demand Factors for Household Electric Clothes Dryers
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Number of Dryers
Demand Factor (Percent)
1–4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12–22
100% 85% 75% 65% 60% 55% 50% 47% % = 47 – (number of dryers − 11)
23
35%
24–42
% = 35 – [0.5 × (number of dryers − 23)]
43 and over
25%
220.61 Feeder or Service Neutral Load. (A) Basic Calculation. The feeder or service neutral load shall be the maximum unbalance of the load determined by this article. The maximum unbalanced load shall be the maximum net calculated load between the neutral and any one ungrounded conductor. Exception: For 3-wire, 2-phase or 5-wire, 2-phase systems, the maximum unbalanced load shall be the maximum net calculated load between the neutral and any one ungrounded conductor multiplied by 140 percent.
FPN No. 1: See Example D5(A) in Annex D. FPN No. 2: equipment.
See Table 220.56 for commercial cooking
FPN No. 3: See the examples in Annex D.
220.56 Kitchen Equipment — Other Than Dwelling Unit(s). It shall be permissible to calculate the load for commercial electric cooking equipment, dishwasher booster heaters, water heaters, and other kitchen equipment in accordance with Table 220.56. These demand factors shall be applied to all equipment that has either thermostatic control or intermittent use as kitchen equipment. These demand factors shall not apply to space-heating, ventilating, or air-conditioning equipment. However, in no case shall the feeder or service calculated load be less than the sum of the largest two kitchen equipment loads.
Table 220.56 Demand Factors for Kitchen Equipment — Other Than Dwelling Unit(s) Number of Units of Equipment
Demand Factor (Percent)
1 2 3 4 5 6 and over
100 100 90 80 70 65
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(B) Permitted Reductions. A service or feeder supplying the following loads shall be permitted to have an additional demand factor of 70 percent applied to the amount in 220.61(B)(1) or portion of the amount in 220.61(B)(2) determined by the basic calculation: (1) A feeder or service supplying household electric ranges, wall-mounted ovens, counter-mounted cooking units, and electric dryers, where the maximum unbalanced load has been determined in accordance with Table 220.55 for ranges and Table 220.54 for dryers (2) That portion of the unbalanced load in excess of 200 amperes where the feeder or service is supplied from a 3-wire dc or single-phase ac system, or a 4-wire, 3-phase; 3-wire, 2-phase system, or a 5-wire, 2-phase system (C) Prohibited Reductions. There shall be no reduction of the neutral or grounded conductor capacity applied to the amount in 220.61(C)(1), or portion of the amount in (C)(2), from that determined by the basic calculation: (1) Any portion of a 3-wire circuit consisting of 2-phase wires and the neutral of a 4-wire, 3-phase, wyeconnected system (2) That portion consisting of nonlinear loads supplied from a 4-wire, wye-connected, 3-phase system FPN No. 1: See Examples D1(A), D1(B), D2(B), D4(A), and D5(A) in Annex D. FPN No. 2: A 3-phase, 4-wire, wye-connected power system used to supply power to nonlinear loads may necessitate that the power system design allow for the possibility of high harmonic neutral currents.
IV. Optional Feeder and Service Load Calculations 220.80 General. Optional feeder and service load calculations shall be permitted in accordance with Part IV.
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Table 220.55 Demand Factors and Loads for Household Electric Ranges, Wall-Mounted Ovens, Counter-Mounted Cooking Units, and Other Household Cooking Appliances over 13⁄4 kW Rating (Column C to be used in all cases except as otherwise permitted in Note 3.) Demand Factor (Percent) (See Notes) Column B (31⁄2 kW to 83⁄4 kW Rating)
Column C Maximum Demand (kW) (See Notes) (Not over 12 kW Rating)
1 2 3 4 5
80 75 70 66 62
80 65 55 50 45
8 11 14 17 20
6 7 8 9 10
59 56 53 51 49
43 40 36 35 34
21 22 23 24 25
11 12 13 14 15
47 45 43 41 40
32 32 32 32 32
26 27 28 29 30
16 17 18 19 20
39 38 37 36 35
28 28 28 28 28
31 32 33 34 35
21 22 23 24 25
34 33 32 31 30
26 26 26 26 26
36 37 38 39 40
26–30 31–40
30 30
24 22
15 kW + 1 kW for each range
41–50 51–60 61 and over
30 30 30
20 18 16
25 kW + 3⁄4 kW for each range
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Column A (Less than 31⁄2 kW Rating)
1. Over 12 kW through 27 kW ranges all of same rating. For ranges individually rated more than 12 kW but not more than 27 kW, the maximum demand in Column C shall be increased 5 percent for each additional kilowatt of rating or major fraction thereof by which the rating of individual ranges exceeds 12 kW. 2. Over 83⁄4 kW through 27 kW ranges of unequal ratings. For ranges individually rated more than 83⁄4 kW and of different ratings, but none exceeding 27 kW, an average value of rating shall be calculated by adding together the ratings of all ranges to obtain the total connected load (using 12 kW for any range rated less than 12 kW) and dividing by the total number of ranges. Then the maximum demand in Column C shall be increased 5 percent for each kilowatt or major fraction thereof by which this average value exceeds 12 kW. 3. Over 13⁄4 kW through 83⁄4 kW. In lieu of the method provided in Column C, it shall be permissible to add the nameplate ratings of all household cooking appliances rated more than 13⁄4 kW but not more than 83⁄4 kW and multiply the sum by the demand factors specified in Column A or B for the given number of appliances. Where the rating of cooking appliances falls under both Column A and Column B, the demand factors for each column shall be applied to the appliances for that column, and the results added together. 4. Branch-Circuit Load. It shall be permissible to calculate the branch-circuit load for one range in accordance with Table 220.55. The branchcircuit load for one wall-mounted oven or one counter-mounted cooking unit shall be the nameplate rating of the appliance. The branch-circuit load for a counter-mounted cooking unit and not more than two wall-mounted ovens, all supplied from a single branch circuit and located in the same room, shall be calculated by adding the nameplate rating of the individual appliances and treating this total as equivalent to one range. 5. This table also applies to household cooking appliances rated over 13⁄4 kW and used in instructional programs.
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220.82 Dwelling Unit. (A) Feeder and Service Load. This section applies to a dwelling unit having the total connected load served by a single 120/240-volt or 208Y/120-volt set of 3-wire service or feeder conductors with an ampacity of 100 or greater. It shall be permissible to calculate the feeder and service loads in accordance with this section instead of the method specified in Part III of this article. The calculated load shall be the result of adding the loads from 220.82(B) and (C). Feeder and service-entrance conductors whose calculated load is determined by this optional calculation shall be permitted to have the neutral load determined by 220.61. (B) General Loads. The general calculated load shall be not less than 100 percent of the first 10 kVA plus 40 percent of the remainder of the following loads: (1) 33 volt-amperes/m2 or 3 volt-amperes/ft2 for general lighting and general-use receptacles. The floor area for each floor shall be calculated from the outside dimensions of the dwelling unit. The calculated floor area shall not include open porches, garages, or unused or unfinished spaces not adaptable for future use. (2) 1500 volt-amperes for each 2-wire, 20-ampere smallappliance branch circuit and each laundry branch circuit specified in 220.52. (3) The nameplate rating of all appliances that are fastened in place, permanently connected, or located to be on a specific circuit, ranges, wall-mounted ovens, countermounted cooking units, clothes dryers, and water heaters. (4) The nameplate ampere or kVA rating of all motors and of all low-power-factor loads. (C) Heating and Air-Conditioning Load. The largest of the following six selections (load in kVA) shall be included: (1) 100 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of the air conditioning and cooling. (2) 100 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of the heating when a heat pump is used without any supplemental electric heating. (3) 100 percent of the nameplate ratings of electric thermal storage and other heating systems where the usual load is expected to be continuous at the full nameplate value. Systems qualifying under this selection shall not be calculated under any other selection in 220.82(C). (4) 100 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of the heat pump compressor and 65 percent of the supplemental electric heating for central electric space heating systems. If the heat pump compressor is prevented from operating at the same time as the supplementary heat, it does not need to be added to the supplementary heat for the total central space heating load. (5) 65 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of electric space heating if less than four separately controlled units.
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(6) 40 percent of the nameplate rating(s) of electric space heating if four or more separately controlled units. 220.83 Existing Dwelling Unit. This section shall be permitted to be used to determine if the existing service or feeder is of sufficient capacity to serve additional loads. Where the dwelling unit is served by a 120/240-volt or 208Y/120-volt, 3-wire service, it shall be permissible to calculate the total load in accordance with 220.83(A) or (B). (A) Where Additional Air-Conditioning Equipment or Electric Space-Heating Equipment Is Not to Be Installed. The following formula shall be used for existing and additional new loads. Load (kVA)
Percent of Load
First 8 kVA of load at Remainder of load at
100 40
Load calculations shall include the following: (1) General lighting and general-use receptacles at 33 voltamperes/m2 or 3 volt-amperes/ft2 as determined by 220.12 (2) 1500 volt-amperes for each 2-wire, 20-ampere smallappliance branch circuit and each laundry branch circuit specified in 220.52 (3) Household range(s), wall-mounted oven(s), and countermounted cooking unit(s) (4) All other appliances that are permanently connected, fastened in place, or connected to a dedicated circuit, at nameplate rating (B) Where Additional Air-Conditioning Equipment or Electric Space-Heating Equipment Is to Be Installed. The following formula shall be used for existing and additional new loads. The larger connected load of airconditioning or space-heating, but not both, shall be used. Load
Percent of Load
Air-conditioning equipment Central electric space heating Less than four separately controlled space-heating units First 8 kVA of all other loads Remainder of all other loads
100 100 100
Other loads shall include the following: (1) General lighting and general-use receptacles at 33 voltamperes/m2 or 3 volt-amperes/ft2 as determined by 220.12 (2) 1500 volt-amperes for each 2-wire, 20-ampere smallappliance branch circuit and each laundry branch circuit specified in 220.52
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(3) Household range(s), wall-mounted oven(s), and counter-mounted cooking unit(s) (4) All other appliances that are permanently connected, fastened in place, or connected to a dedicated circuit, including four or more separately controlled spaceheating units, at nameplate rating 220.84 Multifamily Dwelling. (A) Feeder or Service Load. It shall be permissible to calculate the load of a feeder or service that supplies three or more dwelling units of a multifamily dwelling in accordance with Table 220.84 instead of Part III of this article if all the following conditions are met: (1) No dwelling unit is supplied by more than one feeder. (2) Each dwelling unit is equipped with electric cooking equipment. Exception: When the calculated load for multifamily dwellings without electric cooking in Part III of this article exceeds that calculated under Part IV for the identical load plus electric cooking (based on 8 kW per unit), the lesser of the two loads shall be permitted to be used. (3) Each dwelling unit is equipped with either electric space heating or air conditioning, or both. Feeders and service conductors whose calculated load is determined by this optional calculation shall be permitted to have the neutral load determined by 220.61. (B) House Loads. House loads shall be calculated in accordance with Part III of this article and shall be in addition to the dwelling unit loads calculated in accordance with Table 220.84. (C) Connected Loads. The calculated load to which the demand factors of Table 220.84 apply shall include the following: (1) 33 volt-amperes/m2 or 3 volt-amperes/ft2 for general lighting and general-use receptacles. (2) 1500 volt-amperes for each 2-wire, 20-ampere smallappliance branch circuit and each laundry branch circuit specified in 220.52. (3) The nameplate rating of all appliances that are fastened in place, permanently connected or located to be on a specific circuit, ranges, wall-mounted ovens, countermounted cooking units, clothes dryers, water heaters, and space heaters. If water heater elements are interlocked so that all elements cannot be used at the same time, the maximum possible load shall be considered the nameplate load. (4) The nameplate ampere or kilovolt-ampere rating of all motors and of all low-power-factor loads. (5) The larger of the air-conditioning load or the spaceheating load.
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Table 220.84 Optional Calculations — Demand Factors for Three or More Multifamily Dwelling Units Number of Dwelling Units
Demand Factor (Percent)
3–5 6–7 8–10
45 44 43
11 12–13 14–15 16–17 18–20
42 41 40 39 38
21 22–23 24–25 26–27 28–30
37 36 35 34 33
31 32–33 34–36 37–38 39–42
32 31 30 29 28
43–45 46–50 51–55 56–61 62 and over
27 26 25 24 23
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220.85 Two Dwelling Units. Where two dwelling units are supplied by a single feeder and the calculated load under Part III of this article exceeds that for three identical units calculated under 220.84, the lesser of the two loads shall be permitted to be used. 220.86 Schools. The calculation of a feeder or service load for schools shall be permitted in accordance with Table 220.86 in lieu of Part III of this article where equipped with electric space heating, air conditioning, or both. The connected load to which the demand factors of Table 220.86 apply shall include all of the interior and exterior lighting, power, water heating, cooking, other loads, and the larger of the air-conditioning load or spaceheating load within the building or structure. Feeders and service-entrance conductors whose calculated load is determined by this optional calculation shall be permitted to have the neutral load determined by 220.61. Where the building or structure load is calculated by this optional method, feeders within the building or structure shall have ampacity as permitted in Part III of this article; however, the ampacity of an individual feeder shall not be required to be larger than the ampacity for the entire building. This section shall not apply to portable classroom buildings.
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Table 220.86 Optional Method — Demand Factors for Feeders and Service-Entrance Conductors for Schools Demand Factor (Percent)
Connected Load (3 VA/ft2) at
100
(3 to 20 VA/ft2) at
75
(20 VA/ft2) at
25
new restaurant shall be permitted in accordance with Table 220.88 in lieu of Part III of this article. The overload protection of the service conductors shall be in accordance with 230.90 and 240.4. Feeder conductors shall not be required to be of greater ampacity than the service conductors. Service or feeder conductors whose calculated load is determined by this optional calculation shall be permitted to have the neutral load determined by 220.61. V. Farm Load Calculation
220.87 Determining Existing Loads. The calculation of a feeder or service load for existing installations shall be permitted to use actual maximum demand to determine the existing load under all of the following conditions: (1) The maximum demand data is available for a 1-year period. Exception: If the maximum demand data for a 1-year period is not available, the calculated load shall be permitted to be based on the maximum demand (measure of average power demand over a 15-minute period) continuously recorded over a minimum 30-day period using a recording ammeter or power meter connected to the highest loaded phase of the feeder or service, based on the initial loading at the start of the recording. The recording shall reflect the maximum demand of the feeder or service by being taken when the building or space is occupied and shall include by measurement or calculation the larger of the heating or cooling equipment load, and other loads that may be periodic in nature due to seasonal or similar conditions. (2) The maximum demand at 125 percent plus the new load does not exceed the ampacity of the feeder or rating of the service. (3) The feeder has overcurrent protection in accordance with 240.4, and the service has overload protection in accordance with 230.90. 220.88 New Restaurants. Calculation of a service or feeder load, where the feeder serves the total load, for a
220.100 General. Farm loads shall be calculated in accordance with Part V. 220.102 Farm Loads — Buildings and Other Loads. (A) Dwelling Unit. The feeder or service load of a farm dwelling unit shall be calculated in accordance with the provisions for dwellings in Part III or IV of this article. Where the dwelling has electric heat and the farm has electric grain-drying systems, Part IV of this article shall not be used to calculate the dwelling load where the dwelling and farm load are supplied by a common service. (B) Other Than Dwelling Unit. Where a feeder or service supplies a farm building or other load having two or more separate branch circuits, the load for feeders, service conductors, and service equipment shall be calculated in accordance with demand factors not less than indicated in Table 220.102. 220.103 Farm Loads — Total. Where supplied by a common service, the total load of the farm for service conductors and service equipment shall be calculated in accordance with the farm dwelling unit load and demand factors specified in Table 220.103. Where there is equipment in two or more farm equipment buildings or for loads having the same function, such loads shall be calculated in accordance with Table 220.102 and shall be permitted to be combined as a single load in Table 220.103 for calculating the total load.
Table 220.88 Optional Method — Permitted Load Calculations for Service and Feeder Conductors for New Restaurants Total Connected Load (kVA)
All Electric Restaurant Calculated Loads (kVA)
Not All Electric Restaurant Calculated Loads (kVA)
0–200 201–325 326–800 Over 800
80% 10% (amount over 200) + 160.0 50% (amount over 325) + 172.5 50% (amount over 800) + 410.0
100% 50% (amount over 200) + 200.0 45% (amount over 325) + 262.5 20% (amount over 800) + 476.3
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220.103
Note: Add all electrical loads, including both heating and cooling loads, to calculate the total connected load. Select the one demand factor that applies from the table, then multiply the total connected load by this single demand factor.
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Ampere Load at 240 Volts Maximum
Demand Factor (Percent)
Loads expected to operate simultaneously, but not less than 125 percent full-load current of the largest motor and not less than the first 60 amperes of load Next 60 amperes of all other loads Remainder of other load
100
50 25
Table 220.103 Method for Calculating Total Farm Load Individual Loads Calculated in Accordance with Table 220.102 Largest load Second largest load Third largest load Remaining loads
Demand Factor (Percent) 100 75 65 50
Note: To this total load, add the load of the farm dwelling unit calculated in accordance with Part III or IV of this article. Where the dwelling has electric heat and the farm has electric grain-drying systems, Part IV of this article shall not be used to calculate the dwelling load.
ARTICLE 225 Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders 225.1 Scope. This article covers requirements for outside branch circuits and feeders run on or between buildings, structures, or poles on the premises; and electric equipment and wiring for the supply of utilization equipment that is located on or attached to the outside of buildings, structures, or poles. FPN: For additional information on wiring over 600 volts, see ANSI C2-2002, National Electrical Safety Code.
225.2 Other Articles. Application of other articles, including additional requirements to specific cases of equipment and conductors, is shown in Table 225.2. I. General 225.3 Calculation of Loads 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less. (A) Branch Circuits. The load on outdoor branch circuits shall be as determined by 220.10. (B) Feeders. The load on outdoor feeders shall be as determined by Part III of Article 220.
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Article
Branch circuits Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits Communications circuits Community antenna television and radio distribution systems Conductors for general wiring Electrically driven or controlled irrigation machines Electric signs and outline lighting Feeders Fire alarm systems Fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment Floating buildings Grounding Hazardous (classified) locations Hazardous (classified) locations — specific Marinas and boatyards Messenger supported wiring Mobile homes, manufactured homes, and mobile home parks Open wiring on insulators Over 600 volts, general Overcurrent protection Radio and television equipment Services Solar photovoltaic systems Swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations Use and identification of grounded conductors
210 725 800 820 310 675 600 215 760 426 553 250 500 510 555 396 550 398 490 240 810 230 690 680 200
225.4 Conductor Covering. Where within 3.0 m (10 ft) of any building or structure other than supporting poles or towers, open individual (aerial) overhead conductors shall be insulated or covered. Conductors in cables or raceways, except Type MI cable, shall be of the rubber-covered type or thermoplastic type and, in wet locations, shall comply with 310.8. Conductors for festoon lighting shall be of the rubber-covered or thermoplastic type. Exception: Equipment grounding conductors and grounded circuit conductors shall be permitted to be bare or covered as specifically permitted elsewhere in this Code. 225.5 Size of Conductors 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less. The ampacity of outdoor branch-circuit and feeder conductors shall be in accordance with 310.15 based on loads as determined under 220.10 and Part III of Article 220. 225.6 Conductor Size and Support. (A) Overhead Spans. Open individual conductors shall not be smaller than the following:
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(1) For 600 volts, nominal, or less, 10 AWG copper or 8 AWG aluminum for spans up to 15 m (50 ft) in length, and 8 AWG copper or 6 AWG aluminum for a longer span unless supported by a messenger wire (2) For over 600 volts, nominal, 6 AWG copper or 4 AWG aluminum where open individual conductors, and 8 AWG copper or 6 AWG aluminum where in cable
225.11 Circuit Exits and Entrances. Where outside branch and feeder circuits leave or enter a building, the requirements of 230.52 and 230.54 shall apply.
(B) Festoon Lighting. Overhead conductors for festoon lighting shall not be smaller than 12 AWG unless the conductors are supported by messenger wires. In all spans exceeding 12 m (40 ft), the conductors shall be supported by messenger wire. The messenger wire shall be supported by strain insulators. Conductors or messenger wires shall not be attached to any fire escape, downspout, or plumbing equipment.
225.14 Open-Conductor Spacings.
225.7 Lighting Equipment Installed Outdoors. (A) General. For the supply of lighting equipment installed outdoors, the branch circuits shall comply with Article 210 and 225.7(B) through (D). (B) Common Neutral. The ampacity of the neutral conductor shall not be less than the maximum net computed load current between the neutral and all ungrounded conductors connected to any one phase of the circuit. (C) 277 Volts to Ground. Circuits exceeding 120 volts, nominal, between conductors and not exceeding 277 volts, nominal, to ground shall be permitted to supply luminaires (lighting fixtures) for illumination of outdoor areas of industrial establishments, office buildings, schools, stores, and other commercial or public buildings where the luminaires (fixtures) are not less than 900 mm (3 ft) from windows, platforms, fire escapes, and the like. (D) 600 Volts Between Conductors. Circuits exceeding 277 volts, nominal, to ground and not exceeding 600 volts, nominal, between conductors shall be permitted to supply the auxiliary equipment of electric-discharge lamps in accordance with 210.6(D)(1). 225.10 Wiring on Buildings. The installation of outside wiring on surfaces of buildings shall be permitted for circuits of not over 600 volts, nominal, as open wiring on insulators, as multiconductor cable, as Type MC cable, as Type MI cable, as messenger supported wiring, in rigid metal conduit, in intermediate metal conduit, in rigid nonmetallic conduit, in cable trays, as cablebus, in wireways, in auxiliary gutters, in electrical metallic tubing, in flexible metal conduit, in liquidtight flexible metal conduit, in liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit, and in busways. Circuits of over 600 volts, nominal, shall be installed as provided in 300.37.
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(A) 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less. Conductors of 600 volts, nominal, or less, shall comply with the spacings provided in Table 230.51(C). (B) Over 600 Volts, Nominal. Conductors of over 600 volts, nominal, shall comply with the spacings provided in 110.36 and 490.24. (C) Separation from Other Circuits. Open conductors shall be separated from open conductors of other circuits or systems by not less than 100 mm (4 in.). (D) Conductors on Poles. Conductors on poles shall have a separation of not less than 300 mm (1 ft) where not placed on racks or brackets. Conductors supported on poles shall provide a horizontal climbing space not less than the following: (1) Power conductors below communications conductors — 750 mm (30 in.) (2) Power conductors alone or above communications conductors: a. 300 volts or less — 600 mm (24 in.) b. Over 300 volts — 750 mm (30 in.) (3) Communications conductors below power conductors — same as power conductors (4) Communications conductors alone — no requirement 225.15 Supports over Buildings. Supports over a building shall be in accordance with 230.29. 225.16 Attachment to Buildings. (A) Point of Attachment. The point of attachment to a building shall be in accordance with 230.26. (B) Means of Attachment. The means of attachment to a building shall be in accordance with 230.27. 225.17 Masts as Supports. Where a mast is used for the support of final spans of feeders or branch circuits, it shall be of adequate strength or be supported by braces or guys to withstand safely the strain imposed by the overhead drop. Where raceway-type masts are used, all raceway fittings shall be identified for use with masts. Only the feeder or branch circuit conductors specified within this section shall be permitted to be attached to the feeder and/or branch circuit mast.
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225.18 Clearance from Ground. Overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables of not over 600 volts, nominal, shall have a clearance of not less than the following: (1) 3.0 m (10 ft) — above finished grade, sidewalks, or from any platform or projection from which they might be reached where the voltage does not exceed 150 volts to ground and accessible to pedestrians only (2) 3.7 m (12 ft) — over residential property and driveways, and those commercial areas not subject to truck traffic where the voltage does not exceed 300 volts to ground (3) 4.5 m (15 ft) — for those areas listed in the 3.7-m (12-ft) classification where the voltage exceeds 300 volts to ground (4) 5.5 m (18 ft) — over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subject to truck traffic, driveways on other than residential property, and other land traversed by vehicles, such as cultivated, grazing, forest, and orchard 225.19 Clearances from Buildings for Conductors of Not Over 600 Volts, Nominal. (A) Above Roofs. Overhead spans of open conductors and open multiconductor cables shall have a vertical clearance of not less than 2.5 m (8 ft) above the roof surface. The vertical clearance above the roof level shall be maintained for a distance not less than 900 mm (3 ft) in all directions from the edge of the roof. Exception No. 1: The area above a roof surface subject to pedestrian or vehicular traffıc shall have a vertical clearance from the roof surface in accordance with the clearance requirements of 225.18. Exception No. 2: Where the voltage between conductors does not exceed 300, and the roof has a slope of 100 mm in 300 mm (4 in. in 12 in.) or greater, a reduction in clearance to 900 mm (3 ft) shall be permitted. Exception No. 3: Where the voltage between conductors does not exceed 300, a reduction in clearance above only the overhanging portion of the roof to not less than 450 mm (18 in.) shall be permitted if (1) not more than 1.8 m (6 ft) of the conductors, 1.2 m (4 ft) horizontally, pass above the roof overhang and (2) they are terminated at a through-theroof raceway or approved support. Exception No. 4: The requirement for maintaining the vertical clearance 900 mm (3 ft) from the edge of the roof shall not apply to the final conductor span where the conductors are attached to the side of a building. (B) From Nonbuilding or Nonbridge Structures. From signs, chimneys, radio and television antennas, tanks, and other nonbuilding or nonbridge structures, clearances —
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vertical, diagonal, and horizontal — shall not be less than 900 mm (3 ft). (C) Horizontal Clearances. Clearances shall not be less than 900 mm (3 ft). (D) Final Spans. Final spans of feeders or branch circuits shall comply with 225.19(D)(1), (D)(2), and (D)(3). (1) Clearance from Windows. Final spans to the building they supply, or from which they are fed, shall be permitted to be attached to the building, but they shall be kept not less than 900 mm (3 ft) from windows that are designed to be opened, and from doors, porches, balconies, ladders, stairs, fire escapes, or similar locations. Exception: Conductors run above the top level of a window shall be permitted to be less than the 900-mm (3-ft) requirement. (2) Vertical Clearance. The vertical clearance of final spans above, or within 900 mm (3 ft) measured horizontally of, platforms, projections, or surfaces from which they might be reached shall be maintained in accordance with 225.18. (3) Building Openings. The overhead branch-circuit and feeder conductors shall not be installed beneath openings through which materials may be moved, such as openings in farm and commercial buildings, and shall not be installed where they obstruct entrance to these buildings’ openings. (E) Zone for Fire Ladders. Where buildings exceed three stories or 15 m (50 ft) in height, overhead lines shall be arranged, where practicable, so that a clear space (or zone) at least 1.8 m (6 ft) wide will be left either adjacent to the buildings or beginning not over 2.5 m (8 ft) from them to facilitate the raising of ladders when necessary for fire fighting. 225.20 Mechanical Protection of Conductors. Mechanical protection of conductors on buildings, structures, or poles shall be as provided for services in 230.50. 225.21 Multiconductor Cables on Exterior Surfaces of Buildings. Supports for multiconductor cables on exterior surfaces of buildings shall be as provided in 230.51. 225.22 Raceways on Exterior Surfaces of Buildings or Other Structures. Raceways on exteriors of buildings or other structures shall be arranged to drain and shall be raintight in wet locations. Exception: Flexible metal conduit, where permitted in 348.12(1), shall not be required to be raintight. 225.24 Outdoor Lampholders. Where outdoor lampholders are attached as pendants, the connections to the circuit wires shall be staggered. Where such lampholders have
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terminals of a type that puncture the insulation and make contact with the conductors, they shall be attached only to conductors of the stranded type. 225.25 Location of Outdoor Lamps. Locations of lamps for outdoor lighting shall be below all energized conductors, transformers, or other electric utilization equipment, unless either of the following apply: (1) Clearances or other safeguards are provided for relamping operations. (2) Equipment is controlled by a disconnecting means that can be locked in the open position. 225.26 Vegetation as Support. Vegetation such as trees shall not be used for support of overhead conductor spans. II. More Than One Building or Other Structure 225.30 Number of Supplies. Where more than one building or other structure is on the same property and under single management, each additional building or other structure that is served by a branch circuit or feeder on the load side of the service disconnecting means shall be supplied by only one feeder or branch circuit unless permitted in 225.30(A) through (E). For the purpose of this section, a multiwire branch circuit shall be considered a single circuit. (A) Special Conditions. Additional feeders or branch circuits shall be permitted to supply the following: (1) Fire pumps (2) Emergency systems (3) Legally required standby systems (4) Optional standby systems (5) Parallel power production systems (6) Systems designed for connection to multiple sources of supply for the purpose of enhanced reliability
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(B) Special Occupancies. By special permission, additional feeders or branch circuits shall be permitted for either of the following: (1) Multiple-occupancy buildings where there is no space available for supply equipment accessible to all occupants (2) A single building or other structure sufficiently large to make two or more supplies necessary
225.33
(E) Documented Switching Procedures. Additional feeders or branch circuits shall be permitted to supply installations under single management where documented safe switching procedures are established and maintained for disconnection. 225.31 Disconnecting Means. Means shall be provided for disconnecting all ungrounded conductors that supply or pass through the building or structure. 225.32 Location. The disconnecting means shall be installed either inside or outside of the building or structure served or where the conductors pass through the building or structure. The disconnecting means shall be at a readily accessible location nearest the point of entrance of the conductors. For the purposes of this section, the requirements in 230.6 shall be utilized. Exception No. 1: For installations under single management, where documented safe switching procedures are established and maintained for disconnection, and where the installation is monitored by qualified individuals, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to be located elsewhere on the premises. Exception No. 2: For buildings or other structures qualifying under the provisions of Article 685, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to be located elsewhere on the premises. Exception No. 3: For towers or poles used as lighting standards, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to be located elsewhere on the premises. Exception No. 4: For poles or similar structures used only for support of signs installed in accordance with Article 600, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to be located elsewhere on the premises. 225.33 Maximum Number of Disconnects. (A) General. The disconnecting means for each supply permitted by 225.30 shall consist of not more than six switches or six circuit breakers mounted in a single enclosure, in a group of separate enclosures, or in or on a switchboard. There shall be no more than six disconnects per supply grouped in any one location.
(C) Capacity Requirements. Additional feeders or branch circuits shall be permitted where the capacity requirements are in excess of 2000 amperes at a supply voltage of 600 volts or less.
Exception: For the purposes of this section, disconnecting means used solely for the control circuit of the ground-fault protection system, or the control circuit of the poweroperated supply disconnecting means, installed as part of the listed equipment, shall not be considered a supply disconnecting means.
(D) Different Characteristics. Additional feeders or branch circuits shall be permitted for different voltages, frequencies, or phases or for different uses, such as control of outside lighting from multiple locations.
(B) Single-Pole Units. Two or three single-pole switches or breakers capable of individual operation shall be permitted on multiwire circuits, one pole for each ungrounded conductor, as one multipole disconnect, provided they are
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equipped with handle ties or a master handle to disconnect all ungrounded conductors with no more than six operations of the hand. 225.34 Grouping of Disconnects. (A) General. The two to six disconnects as permitted in 225.33 shall be grouped. Each disconnect shall be marked to indicate the load served. Exception: One of the two to six disconnecting means permitted in 225.33, where used only for a water pump also intended to provide fire protection, shall be permitted to be located remote from the other disconnecting means. (B) Additional Disconnecting Means. The one or more additional disconnecting means for fire pumps or for emergency, legally required standby or optional standby system permitted by 225.30 shall be installed sufficiently remote from the one to six disconnecting means for normal supply to minimize the possibility of simultaneous interruption of supply. 225.35 Access to Occupants. In a multiple-occupancy building, each occupant shall have access to the occupant’s supply disconnecting means. Exception: In a multiple-occupancy building where electric supply and electrical maintenance are provided by the building management and where these are under continuous building management supervision, the supply disconnecting means supplying more than one occupancy shall be permitted to be accessible to authorized management personnel only. 225.36 Suitable for Service Equipment. The disconnecting means specified in 225.31 shall be suitable for use as service equipment. Exception: For garages and outbuildings on residential property, a snap switch or a set of 3-way or 4-way snap switches shall be permitted as the disconnecting means. 225.37 Identification. Where a building or structure has any combination of feeders, branch circuits, or services passing through it or supplying it, a permanent plaque or directory shall be installed at each feeder and branch-circuit disconnect location denoting all other services, feeders, or branch circuits supplying that building or structure or passing through that building or structure and the area served by each. Exception No. 1: A plaque or directory shall not be required for large-capacity multibuilding industrial installations under single management, where it is ensured that disconnection can be accomplished by establishing and maintaining safe switching procedures. Exception No. 2: This identification shall not be required for branch circuits installed from a dwelling unit to a second building or structure.
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225.38 Disconnect Construction. Disconnecting means shall meet the requirements of 225.38(A) through (D). Exception: For garages and outbuildings on residential property, snap switches or sets of 3-way or 4-way snap switches shall be permitted as the disconnecting means. (A) Manually or Power Operable. The disconnecting means shall consist of either (1) a manually operable switch or a circuit breaker equipped with a handle or other suitable operating means or (2) a power-operable switch or circuit breaker, provided the switch or circuit breaker can be opened by hand in the event of a power failure. (B) Simultaneous Opening of Poles. Each building or structure disconnecting means shall simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded supply conductors that it controls from the building or structure wiring system. (C) Disconnection of Grounded Conductor. Where the building or structure disconnecting means does not disconnect the grounded conductor from the grounded conductors in the building or structure wiring, other means shall be provided for this purpose at the location of disconnecting means. A terminal or bus to which all grounded conductors can be attached by means of pressure connectors shall be permitted for this purpose. In a multisection switchboard, disconnects for the grounded conductor shall be permitted to be in any of the switchboard, provided any such switchboard is marked. (D) Indicating. The building or structure disconnecting means shall plainly indicate whether it is in the open or closed position. 225.39 Rating of Disconnect. The feeder or branch-circuit disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than the load to be supplied, determined in accordance with Parts I and II of Article 220 for branch circuits, Parts III or IV of Article 220 for feeders, or Part V of Article 220 for farm loads. In no case shall the rating be lower than specified in 225.39(A), (B), (C), or (D). (A) One-Circuit Installation. For installations to supply only limited loads of a single branch circuit, the branch circuit disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 15 amperes. (B) Two-Circuit Installations. For installations consisting of not more than two 2-wire branch circuits, the feeder or branch-circuit disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 30 amperes. (C) One-Family Dwelling. For a one-family dwelling, the feeder disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 100 amperes, 3-wire. (D) All Others. For all other installations, the feeder or branch-circuit disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 60 amperes.
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225.40 Access to Overcurrent Protective Devices. Where a feeder overcurrent device is not readily accessible, branchcircuit overcurrent devices shall be installed on the load side, shall be mounted in a readily accessible location, and shall be of a lower ampere rating than the feeder overcurrent device.
be engineered considering the special circumstances and shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
III. Over 600 Volts
Table 225.60 Clearances over Roadways, Walkways, Rail, Water, and Open Land
225.51 Isolating Switches. Where oil switches or air, oil, vacuum, or sulfur hexafluoride circuit breakers constitute a building disconnecting means, an isolating switch with visible break contacts and meeting the requirements of 230.204(B), (C), and (D) shall be installed on the supply side of the disconnecting means and all associated equipment. Exception: The isolating switch shall not be required where the disconnecting means is mounted on removable truck panels or metal-enclosed switchgear units that cannot be opened unless the circuit is disconnected and that, when removed from the normal operating position, automatically disconnect the circuit breaker or switch from all energized parts. 225.52 Location. A building or structure disconnecting means shall be located in accordance with 225.32, or it shall be electrically operated by a similarly located remotecontrol device. 225.53 Type. Each building or structure disconnect shall simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded supply conductors it controls and shall have a fault-closing rating not less than the maximum available short-circuit current available at its supply terminals. Where fused switches or separately mounted fuses are installed, the fuse characteristics shall be permitted to contribute to the fault closing rating of the disconnecting means. 225.60 Clearances over Roadways, Walkways, Rail, Water, and Open Land. (A) 22 kV Nominal to Ground or Less. The clearances over roadways, walkways, rail, water, and open land for conductors and live parts up to 22 kV nominal to ground or less shall be not less than the values shown in Table 225.60. (B) Over 22 kV Nominal to Ground. Clearances for the categories shown in Table 225.60 shall be increased by 10 mm (0.4 in.) per kV above 22,000 volts. (C) Special Cases. For special cases, such as where crossings will be made over lakes, rivers, or areas using large vehicles such as mining operations, specific designs shall
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225.61 Clearances over Buildings and Other Structures. (A) 22 kV Nominal to Ground or Less. The clearances over buildings and other structures for conductors and live parts up to 22 kV, nominal, to ground or less shall be not less than the values shown in Table 225.61. (B) Over 22 kV Nominal to Ground. Clearances for the categories shown in Table 225.61 shall be increased by 10 mm (0.4 in.) per kV above 22,000 volts. FPN: For additional information, see ANSI C2-2002, National Electrical Safety Code.
Table 225.61 Clearances over Buildings and Other Structures Clearance from Conductors or Live Parts from: Building walls, projections, and windows Balconies, catwalks, and similar areas accessible to people Over or under roofs or projections not readily accessible to people Over roofs accessible to vehicles but not trucks Over roofs accessible to trucks Other structures
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225.50 Sizing of Conductors. The sizing of conductors over 600 volts shall be in accordance with 210.19(B) for branch circuits and 215.2(B) for feeders.
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ARTICLE 230 Services 230.1 Scope. This article covers service conductors and equipment for control and protection of services and their installation requirements. FPN: See Figure 230.1.
General Overhead Service-Drop Conductors Underground Service-Lateral Conductors Service-Entrance Conductors Service Equipment—General Service Equipment—Disconnecting Means Service Equipment—Overcurrent Protection Services Exceeding 600 Volts, Nominal
(B) Special Occupancies. By special permission, additional services shall be permitted for either of the following: (1) Multiple-occupancy buildings where there is no available space for service equipment accessible to all occupants (2) A single building or other structure sufficiently large to make two or more services necessary
Part I Part II Part III Part IV Part V Part VI Part VII Part VIII
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Underground Street main
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Terminal box, meter, or other enclosure
Service-entrance conductors Service equipment—general Grounding
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(A) Special Conditions. Additional services shall be permitted to supply the following: (1) Fire pumps (2) Emergency systems (3) Legally required standby systems (4) Optional standby systems (5) Parallel power production systems (6) Systems designed for connection to multiple sources of supply for the purpose of enhanced reliability
Articles 210, 225 Articles 215, 225
Figure 230.1 Services.
I. General 230.2 Number of Services. A building or other structure served shall be supplied by only one service unless permitted in 230.2(A) through (D). For the purpose of 230.40, Exception No. 2 only, underground sets of conductors, 1/0 AWG and larger, running to the same location and connected together at their supply end but not connected together at their load end shall be considered to be supplying one service.
(C) Capacity Requirements. Additional services shall be permitted under any of the following: (1) Where the capacity requirements are in excess of 2000 amperes at a supply voltage of 600 volts or less (2) Where the load requirements of a single-phase installation are greater than the serving agency normally supplies through one service (3) By special permission (D) Different Characteristics. Additional services shall be permitted for different voltages, frequencies, or phases, or for different uses, such as for different rate schedules. (E) Identification. Where a building or structure is supplied by more than one service, or any combination of branch circuits, feeders, and services, a permanent plaque or directory shall be installed at each service disconnect location denoting all other services, feeders, and branch circuits supplying that building or structure and the area served by each. See 225.37. 230.3 One Building or Other Structure Not to Be Supplied Through Another. Service conductors supplying a building or other structure shall not pass through the interior of another building or other structure. 230.6 Conductors Considered Outside the Building. Conductors shall be considered outside of a building or other structure under any of the following conditions: (1) Where installed under not less than 50 mm (2 in.) of concrete beneath a building or other structure (2) Where installed within a building or other structure in a raceway that is encased in concrete or brick not less than 50 mm (2 in.) thick (3) Where installed in any vault that meets the construction requirements of Article 450, Part III
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(4) Where installed in conduit and under not less than 450 mm (18 in.) of earth beneath a building or other structure
(B) Minimum Size. The conductors shall not be smaller than 8 AWG copper or 6 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum.
230.7 Other Conductors in Raceway or Cable. Conductors other than service conductors shall not be installed in the same service raceway or service cable.
Exception: Conductors supplying only limited loads of a single branch circuit — such as small polyphase power, controlled water heaters, and similar loads — shall not be smaller than 12 AWG hard-drawn copper or equivalent.
Exception No. 1: Grounding conductors and bonding jumpers. Exception No. 2: Load management control conductors having overcurrent protection. 230.8 Raceway Seal. Where a service raceway enters a building or structure from an underground distribution system, it shall be sealed in accordance with 300.5(G). Spare or unused raceways shall also be sealed. Sealants shall be identified for use with the cable insulation, shield, or other components.
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230.9 Clearances on Buildings. Service conductors and final spans shall comply with 230.9(A), (B), and (C). (A) Clearances. Service conductors installed as open conductors or multiconductor cable without an overall outer jacket shall have a clearance of not less than 900 mm (3 ft) from windows that are designed to be opened, doors, porches, balconies, ladders, stairs, fire escapes, or similar locations. Exception: Conductors run above the top level of a window shall be permitted to be less than the 900-mm (3-ft) requirement. (B) Vertical Clearance. The vertical clearance of final spans above, or within 900 mm (3 ft) measured horizontally of, platforms, projections, or surfaces from which they might be reached shall be maintained in accordance with 230.24(B). (C) Building Openings. Overhead service conductors shall not be installed beneath openings through which materials may be moved, such as openings in farm and commercial buildings, and shall not be installed where they obstruct entrance to these building openings. 230.10 Vegetation as Support. Vegetation such as trees shall not be used for support of overhead service conductors. II. Overhead Service-Drop Conductors 230.22 Insulation or Covering. Individual conductors shall be insulated or covered. Exception: The grounded conductor of a multiconductor cable shall be permitted to be bare. 230.23 Size and Rating. (A) General. Conductors shall have sufficient ampacity to carry the current for the load as calculated in accordance with Article 220 and shall have adequate mechanical strength.
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Exception: The requirement for maintaining the vertical clearance 900 mm (3 ft) from the edge of the roof shall not apply to the final conductor span where the service drop is attached to the side of a building. (B) Vertical Clearance from Ground. Service-drop conductors, where not in excess of 600 volts, nominal, shall have the following minimum clearance from final grade: (1) 3.0 m (10 ft) — at the electric service entrance to buildings, also at the lowest point of the drip loop of the building electric entrance, and above areas or sidewalks accessible only to pedestrians, measured from final grade or other accessible surface only for servicedrop cables supported on and cabled together with a grounded bare messenger where the voltage does not exceed 150 volts to ground
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(2) 3.7 m (12 ft) — over residential property and driveways, and those commercial areas not subject to truck traffic where the voltage does not exceed 300 volts to ground (3) 4.5 m (15 ft) — for those areas listed in the 3.7-m (12-ft) classification where the voltage exceeds 300 volts to ground (4) 5.5 m (18 ft) — over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subject to truck traffic, driveways on other than residential property, and other land such as cultivated, grazing, forest, and orchard (C) Clearance from Building Openings. See 230.9. (D) Clearance from Swimming Pools. See 680.8. 230.26 Point of Attachment. The point of attachment of the service-drop conductors to a building or other structure shall provide the minimum clearances as specified in 230.9 and 230.24. In no case shall this point of attachment be less than 3.0 m (10 ft) above finished grade. 230.27 Means of Attachment. Multiconductor cables used for service drops shall be attached to buildings or other structures by fittings identified for use with service conductors. Open conductors shall be attached to fittings identified for use with service conductors or to noncombustible, nonabsorbent insulators securely attached to the building or other structure. 230.28 Service Masts as Supports. Where a service mast is used for the support of service-drop conductors, it shall be of adequate strength or be supported by braces or guys to withstand safely the strain imposed by the service drop. Where raceway-type service masts are used, all raceway fittings shall be identified for use with service masts. Only power service-drop conductors shall be permitted to be attached to a service mast.
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230.29 Supports over Buildings. Service-drop conductors passing over a roof shall be securely supported by substantial structures. Where practicable, such supports shall be independent of the building. III. Underground Service-Lateral Conductors
(3) Bare copper for direct burial without regard to soil conditions where part of a cable assembly identified for underground use. (4) Aluminum or copper-clad aluminum without individual insulation or covering where part of a cable assembly identified for underground use in a raceway or for direct burial. 230.31 Size and Rating. (A) General. Service-lateral conductors shall have sufficient ampacity to carry the current for the load as calculated in accordance with Article 220 and shall have adequate mechanical strength. (B) Minimum Size. The conductors shall not be smaller than 8 AWG copper or 6 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum. Exception: Conductors supplying only limited loads of a single branch circuit — such as small polyphase power, controlled water heaters, and similar loads — shall not be smaller than 12 AWG copper or 10 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum. (C) Grounded Conductors. The grounded conductor shall not be less than the minimum size required by 250.24(C). 230.32 Protection Against Damage. Underground servicelateral conductors shall be protected against damage in accordance with 300.5. Service-lateral conductors entering a building shall be installed in accordance with 230.6 or protected by a raceway wiring method identified in 230.43. 230.33 Spliced Conductors. Service-lateral conductors shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped in accordance with 110.14, 300.5(E), 300.13, and 300.15. IV. Service-Entrance Conductors 230.40 Number of Service-Entrance Conductor Sets. Each service drop or lateral shall supply only one set of service-entrance conductors. Exception No. 1: A building shall be permitted to have one set of service-entrance conductors for each service, as defined in 230.2, run to each occupancy or group of occupancies.
Exception: A grounded conductor shall be permitted to be uninsulated as follows:
Exception No. 2: Where two to six service disconnecting means in separate enclosures are grouped at one location and supply separate loads from one service drop or lateral, one set of service-entrance conductors shall be permitted to supply each or several such service equipment enclosures.
(1) Bare copper used in a raceway. (2) Bare copper for direct burial where bare copper is judged to be suitable for the soil conditions.
Exception No. 3: A single-family dwelling unit and a separate structure shall be permitted to have one set of serviceentrance conductors run to each from a single service drop or lateral.
230.30 Insulation. Service-lateral conductors shall be insulated for the applied voltage.
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Exception No. 4: A two-family dwelling or a multifamily dwelling shall be permitted to have one set of serviceentrance conductors installed to supply the circuits covered in 210.25. Exception No. 5: One set of service-entrance conductors connected to the supply side of the normal service disconnecting means shall be permitted to supply each or several systems covered by 230.82(4) or 230.82(5). 230.41 Insulation of Service-Entrance Conductors. Service-entrance conductors entering or on the exterior of buildings or other structures shall be insulated. Exception: A grounded conductor shall be permitted to be uninsulated as follows: (1) Bare copper used in a raceway or part of a service cable assembly. (2) Bare copper for direct burial where bare copper is judged to be suitable for the soil conditions. (3) Bare copper for direct burial without regard to soil conditions where part of a cable assembly identified for underground use. (4) Aluminum or copper-clad aluminum without individual insulation or covering where part of a cable assembly or identified for underground use in a raceway, or for direct burial. (5) Bare conductors used in an auxiliary gutter.
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230.43 Wiring Methods for 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less. Service-entrance conductors shall be installed in accordance with the applicable requirements of this Code covering the type of wiring method used and shall be limited to the following methods: (1) Open wiring on insulators (2) Type IGS cable (3) Rigid metal conduit (4) Intermediate metal conduit (5) Electrical metallic tubing (6) Electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT) (7) Service-entrance cables (8) Wireways (9) Busways (10) Auxiliary gutters (11) Rigid nonmetallic conduit (12) Cablebus (13) Type MC cable (14) Mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable (15) Flexible metal conduit not over 1.8 m (6 ft) long or liquidtight flexible metal conduit not over 1.8 m (6 ft) long between raceways, or between raceway and service equipment, with equipment bonding jumper routed with the flexible metal conduit or the liquidtight flexible metal conduit according to the provisions of 250.102(A), (B), (C), and (E) (16) Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit
230.42 Minimum Size and Rating.
(B) Specific Installations. In addition to the requirements of 230.42(A), the minimum ampacity for ungrounded conductors for specific installations shall not be less than the rating of the service disconnecting means specified in 230.79(A) through (D). (C) Grounded Conductors. The grounded conductor shall not be less than the minimum size as required by 250.24(C).
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230.44 Cable Trays. Cable tray systems shall be permitted to support service-entrance conductors. Cable trays used to support service-entrance conductors shall contain only service-entrance conductors. Exception: Conductors other than service-entrance conductors shall be permitted to be installed in a cable tray with service-entrance conductors, provided a solid fixed barrier of a material compatible with the cable tray is installed to separate the service-entrance conductors from other conductors installed in the cable tray. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
(A) General. The ampacity of the service-entrance conductors before the application of any adjustment or correction factors shall not be less than either (A)(1) or (A)(2). Loads shall be determined in accordance with Article 220. Ampacity shall be determined from 310.15. The maximum allowable current of busways shall be that value for which the busway has been listed or labeled. (1) The sum of the noncontinuous loads plus 125 percent of continuous loads (2) The sum of the noncontinuous load plus the continuous load if the service-entrance conductors terminate in an overcurrent device where both the overcurrent device and its assembly are listed for operation at 100 percent of their rating
230.46 Spliced Conductors. Service-entrance conductors shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped in accordance with 110.14, 300.5(E), 300.13, and 300.15. 230.49 Protection Against Physical Damage — Underground. Underground service-entrance conductors shall be protected against physical damage in accordance with 300.5. 230.50 Protection of Open Conductors and Cables Against Damage — Above Ground. Service-entrance conductors installed above ground shall be protected against physical damage as specified in 230.50(A) or (B).
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(A) Service Cables. Service cables, where subject to physical damage, shall be protected by any of the following: (1) Rigid metal conduit (2) Intermediate metal conduit (3) Schedule 80 rigid nonmetallic conduit (4) Electrical metallic tubing (5) Other approved means (B) Other Than Service Cable. Individual open conductors and cables other than service cables shall not be installed within 3.0 m (10 ft) of grade level or where exposed to physical damage. Exception: Type MI and Type MC cable shall be permitted within 3.0 m (10 ft) of grade level where not exposed to physical damage or where protected in accordance with 300.5(D). 230.51 Mounting Supports. Cables or individual open service conductors shall be supported as specified in 230.51(A), (B), or (C). (A) Service Cables. Service cables shall be supported by straps or other approved means within 300 mm (12 in.) of every service head, gooseneck, or connection to a raceway or enclosure and at intervals not exceeding 750 mm (30 in.). (B) Other Cables. Cables that are not approved for mounting in contact with a building or other structure shall be mounted on insulating supports installed at intervals not exceeding 4.5 m (15 ft) and in a manner that maintains a clearance of not less than 50 mm (2 in.) from the surface over which they pass. (C) Individual Open Conductors. Individual open conductors shall be installed in accordance with Table 230.51(C). Where exposed to the weather, the conductors shall be mounted on insulators or on insulating supports attached to racks, brackets, or other approved means. Where not exposed to the weather, the conductors shall be mounted on glass or porcelain knobs.
230.52 Individual Conductors Entering Buildings or Other Structures. Where individual open conductors enter a building or other structure, they shall enter through roof bushings or through the wall in an upward slant through individual, noncombustible, nonabsorbent insulating tubes. Drip loops shall be formed on the conductors before they enter the tubes. 230.53 Raceways to Drain. Where exposed to the weather, raceways enclosing service-entrance conductors shall be raintight and arranged to drain. Where embedded in masonry, raceways shall be arranged to drain. Exception: As permitted in 348.12(1). 230.54 Overhead Service Locations. (A) Raintight Service Head. Service raceways shall be equipped with a raintight service head at the point of connection to service-drop conductors. (B) Service Cable Equipped with Raintight Service Head or Gooseneck. Service cables shall be equipped with a raintight service head. Exception: Type SE cable shall be permitted to be formed in a gooseneck and taped with a self-sealing weatherresistant thermoplastic. (C) Service Heads and Goosenecks Above Service-Drop Attachment. Service heads and goosenecks in serviceentrance cables shall be located above the point of attachment of the service-drop conductors to the building or other structure. Exception: Where it is impracticable to locate the service head or gooseneck above the point of attachment, the service head or gooseneck location shall be permitted not farther than 600 mm (24 in.) from the point of attachment. (D) Secured. Service cables shall be held securely in place. (E) Separately Bushed Openings. Service heads shall have conductors of different potential brought out through separately bushed openings.
Table 230.51(C) Supports Minimum Clearance Maximum Distance Between Supports Maximum Volts
m
600 600 300 600*
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From Surface
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in.
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150 300 75 65*
6 12 3 2 1 ⁄2 *
50 50 50 25*
2 2 2 1*
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Exception: For jacketed multiconductor service cable without splice. (F) Drip Loops. Drip loops shall be formed on individual conductors. To prevent the entrance of moisture, serviceentrance conductors shall be connected to the service-drop conductors either (1) below the level of the service head or (2) below the level of the termination of the serviceentrance cable sheath. (G) Arranged That Water Will Not Enter Service Raceway or Equipment. Service-drop conductors and serviceentrance conductors shall be arranged so that water will not enter service raceway or equipment. 230.56 Service Conductor with the Higher Voltage to Ground. On a 4-wire, delta-connected service where the midpoint of one phase winding is grounded, the service conductor having the higher phase voltage to ground shall be durably and permanently marked by an outer finish that is orange in color, or by other effective means, at each termination or junction point. V. Service Equipment — General 230.62 Service Equipment — Enclosed or Guarded. Energized parts of service equipment shall be enclosed as specified in 230.62(A) or guarded as specified in 230.62(B). (A) Enclosed. Energized parts shall be enclosed so that they will not be exposed to accidental contact or shall be guarded as in 230.62(B). (B) Guarded. Energized parts that are not enclosed shall be installed on a switchboard, panelboard, or control board and guarded in accordance with 110.18 and 110.27. Where energized parts are guarded as provided in 110.27(A)(1) and (A)(2), a means for locking or sealing doors providing access to energized parts shall be provided. 230.66 Marking. Service equipment rated at 600 volts or less shall be marked to identify it as being suitable for use as service equipment. Individual meter socket enclosures shall not be considered service equipment.
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(1) Readily Accessible Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either outside of a building or structure or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. (2) Bathrooms. Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms. (3) Remote Control. Where a remote control device(s) is used to actuate the service disconnecting means, the service disconnecting means shall be located in accordance with 230.70(A)(1). (B) Marking. Each service disconnect shall be permanently marked to identify it as a service disconnect. (C) Suitable for Use. Each service disconnecting means shall be suitable for the prevailing conditions. Service equipment installed in hazardous (classified) locations shall comply with the requirements of Articles 500 through 517. 230.71 Maximum Number of Disconnects. (A) General. The service disconnecting means for each service permitted by 230.2, or for each set of serviceentrance conductors permitted by 230.40, Exception Nos. 1, 3, 4, or 5, shall consist of not more than six switches or sets of circuit breakers, or a combination of not more than six switches and sets of circuit breakers, mounted in a single enclosure, in a group of separate enclosures, or in or on a switchboard. There shall be not more than six sets of disconnects per service grouped in any one location. For the purpose of this section, disconnecting means used solely for power monitoring equipment, transient voltage surge suppressors, or the control circuit of the ground-fault protection system or power-operable service disconnecting means, installed as part of the listed equipment, shall not be considered a service disconnecting means. (B) Single-Pole Units. Two or three single-pole switches or breakers, capable of individual operation, shall be permitted on multiwire circuits, one pole for each ungrounded conductor, as one multipole disconnect, provided they are equipped with handle ties or a master handle to disconnect all conductors of the service with no more than six operations of the hand. FPN: See 408.36(A) for service equipment in panelboards, and see 430.95 for service equipment in motor control centers.
230.72 Grouping of Disconnects. VI. Service Equipment — Disconnecting Means 230.70 General. Means shall be provided to disconnect all conductors in a building or other structure from the serviceentrance conductors. (A) Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed in accordance with 230.70(A)(1), (A)(2), and (A)(3).
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(A) General. The two to six disconnects as permitted in 230.71 shall be grouped. Each disconnect shall be marked to indicate the load served. Exception: One of the two to six service disconnecting means permitted in 230.71, where used only for a water pump also intended to provide fire protection, shall be permitted to be located remote from the other disconnecting means.
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(B) Additional Service Disconnecting Means. The one or ore additional service disconnecting means for fire pumps, emergency systems, legally required standby, or optional standby services permitted by 230.2 shall be installed remote from the one to six service disconnecting means for normal service to minimize the possibility of simultaneous interruption of supply.
(A) One-Circuit Installation. For installations to supply only limited loads of a single branch circuit, the service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 15 amperes.
(C) Access to Occupants. In a multiple-occupancy building, each occupant shall have access to the occupant’s service disconnecting means.
(C) One-Family Dwelling. For a one-family dwelling, the service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 100 amperes, 3-wire.
Exception: In a multiple-occupancy building where electric service and electrical maintenance are provided by the building management and where these are under continuous building management supervision, the service disconnecting means supplying more than one occupancy shall be permitted to be accessible to authorized management personnel only. 230.74 Simultaneous Opening of Poles. Each service disconnect shall simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded service conductors that it controls from the premises wiring system. 230.75 Disconnection of Grounded Conductor. Where the service disconnecting means does not disconnect the grounded conductor from the premises wiring, other means shall be provided for this purpose in the service equipment. A terminal or bus to which all grounded conductors can be attached by means of pressure connectors shall be permitted for this purpose. In a multisection switchboard, disconnects for the grounded conductor shall be permitted to be in any section of the switchboard, provided any such switchboard section is marked. 230.76 Manually or Power Operable. The service disconnecting means for ungrounded service conductors shall consist of one of the following: (1) A manually operable switch or circuit breaker equipped with a handle or other suitable operating means (2) A power-operated switch or circuit breaker, provided the switch or circuit breaker can be opened by hand in the event of a power supply failure 230.77 Indicating. The service disconnecting means shall plainly indicate whether it is in the open or closed position. 230.79 Rating of Service Disconnecting Means. The service disconnecting means shall have a rating not less than the load to be carried, determined in accordance with Article 220. In no case shall the rating be lower than specified in 230.79(A), (B), (C), or (D).
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(B) Two-Circuit Installations. For installations consisting of not more than two 2-wire branch circuits, the service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 30 amperes.
(D) All Others. For all other installations, the service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 60 amperes. 230.80 Combined Rating of Disconnects. Where the service disconnecting means consists of more than one switch or circuit breaker, as permitted by 230.71, the combined ratings of all the switches or circuit breakers used shall not be less than the rating required by 230.79. 230.81 Connection to Terminals. The service conductors shall be connected to the service disconnecting means by pressure connectors, clamps, or other approved means. Connections that depend on solder shall not be used. 230.82 Equipment Connected to the Supply Side of Service Disconnect. Only the following equipment shall be permitted to be connected to the supply side of the service disconnecting means: (1) Cable limiters or other current-limiting devices (2) Meters and meter sockets nominally rated not in excess of 600 volts, provided all metal housings and service enclosures are grounded (3) Meter disconnect switches nominally rated not in excess of 600 volts that have a short-circuit current rating equal to or greater than the available short circuit current, provided all metal housings and service enclosures are grounded (4) Instrument transformers (current and voltage), impedance shunts, load management devices, and arresters (5) Taps used only to supply load management devices, circuits for standby power systems, fire pump equipment, and fire and sprinkler alarms, if provided with service equipment and installed in accordance with requirements for service-entrance conductors (6) Solar photovoltaic systems, fuel cell systems, or interconnected electric power production sources (7) Control circuits for power-operable service disconnecting means, if suitable overcurrent protection and disconnecting means are provided (8) Ground-fault protection systems or transient voltage surge suppressors, where installed as part of listed equipment, if suitable overcurrent protection and disconnecting means are provided
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VII. Service Equipment — Overcurrent Protection
Exception No. 1: The service switch shall be permitted on the supply side.
230.90 Where Required. Each ungrounded service conductor shall have overload protection.
Exception No. 2: High-impedance shunt circuits, surge arresters, surge-protective capacitors, and instrument transformers (current and voltage) shall be permitted to be connected and installed on the supply side of the service disconnecting means as permitted in 230.82.
(A) Ungrounded Conductor. Such protection shall be provided by an overcurrent device in series with each ungrounded service conductor that has a rating or setting not higher than the allowable ampacity of the conductor. A set of fuses shall be considered all the fuses required to protect all the ungrounded conductors of a circuit. Single-pole circuit breakers, grouped in accordance with 230.71(B), shall be considered as one protective device.
Exception No. 3: Circuits for load management devices shall be permitted to be connected on the supply side of the service overcurrent device where separately provided with overcurrent protection. Exception No. 4: Circuits used only for the operation of fire alarm, other protective signaling systems, or the supply to fire pump equipment shall be permitted to be connected on the supply side of the service overcurrent device where separately provided with overcurrent protection.
Exception No. 1: For motor-starting currents, ratings that conform with 430.52, 430.62, and 430.63 shall be permitted. Exception No. 2: Fuses and circuit breakers with a rating or setting that conforms with 240.4(B) or (C) and 240.6 shall be permitted. Exception No. 3: Two to six circuit breakers or sets of fuses shall be permitted as the overcurrent device to provide the overload protection. The sum of the ratings of the circuit breakers or fuses shall be permitted to exceed the ampacity of the service conductors, provided the calculated load does not exceed the ampacity of the service conductors. Exception No. 4: Overload protection for fire pump supply conductors shall conform with 695.4(B)(1). Exception No. 5: Overload protection for 120/240-volt, 3-wire, single-phase dwelling services shall be permitted in accordance with the requirements of 310.15(B)(6).
Exception No. 5: Meters nominally rated not in excess of 600 volts shall be permitted, provided all metal housings and service enclosures are grounded. Exception No. 6: Where service equipment is power operable, the control circuit shall be permitted to be connected ahead of the service equipment if suitable overcurrent protection and disconnecting means are provided. 230.95 Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment. Groundfault protection of equipment shall be provided for solidly grounded wye electrical services of more than 150 volts to ground but not exceeding 600 volts phase-to-phase for each service disconnect rated 1000 amperes or more. The grounded conductor for the solidly grounded wye system shall be connected directly to ground without inserting any resistor or impedance device. The rating of the service disconnect shall be considered to be the rating of the largest fuse that can be installed or the highest continuous current trip setting for which the actual overcurrent device installed in a circuit breaker is rated or can be adjusted.
230.91 Location. The service overcurrent device shall be an integral part of the service disconnecting means or shall be located immediately adjacent thereto.
230.93 Protection of Specific Circuits. Where necessary to prevent tampering, an automatic overcurrent device that protects service conductors supplying only a specific load, such as a water heater, shall be permitted to be locked or sealed where located so as to be accessible. 230.94 Relative Location of Overcurrent Device and Other Service Equipment. The overcurrent device shall protect all circuits and devices.
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Exception No. 1: The ground-fault protection provisions of this section shall not apply to a service disconnect for a continuous industrial process where a nonorderly shutdown will introduce additional or increased hazards. Exception No. 2: The ground-fault protection provisions of this section shall not apply to fire pumps. (A) Setting. The ground-fault protection system shall operate to cause the service disconnect to open all ungrounded conductors of the faulted circuit. The maximum setting of the ground-fault protection shall be 1200 amperes, and the maximum time delay shall be one second for ground-fault currents equal to or greater than 3000 amperes.
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(B) Not in Grounded Conductor. No overcurrent device shall be inserted in a grounded service conductor except a circuit breaker that simultaneously opens all conductors of the circuit.
230.92 Locked Service Overcurrent Devices. Where the service overcurrent devices are locked or sealed or are not readily accessible to the occupant, branch-circuit overcurrent devices shall be installed on the load side, shall be mounted in a readily accessible location, and shall be of lower ampere rating than the service overcurrent device.
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230.200
ARTICLE 230 — SERVICES
(B) Fuses. If a switch and fuse combination is used, the fuses employed shall be capable of interrupting any current higher than the interrupting capacity of the switch during a time that the ground-fault protective system will not cause the switch to open. (C) Performance Testing. The ground-fault protection system shall be performance tested when first installed on site. The test shall be conducted in accordance with instructions that shall be provided with the equipment. A written record of this test shall be made and shall be available to the authority having jurisdiction. FPN No. 1: Ground-fault protection that functions to open the service disconnect affords no protection from faults on the line side of the protective element. It serves only to limit damage to conductors and equipment on the load side in the event of an arcing ground fault on the load side of the protective element. FPN No. 2: This added protective equipment at the service equipment may make it necessary to review the overall wiring system for proper selective overcurrent protection coordination. Additional installations of ground-fault protective equipment may be needed on feeders and branch circuits where maximum continuity of electrical service is necessary. FPN No. 3: Where ground-fault protection is provided for the service disconnect and interconnection is made with another supply system by a transfer device, means or devices may be needed to ensure proper ground-fault sensing by the ground-fault protection equipment. FPN No. 4: See 517.17(A) for information on where an additional step of ground fault protection is required for hospitals and other buildings with critical areas or life support equipment.
230.204 Isolating Switches. (A) Where Required. Where oil switches or air, oil, vacuum, or sulfur hexafluoride circuit breakers constitute the service disconnecting means, an isolating switch with visible break contacts shall be installed on the supply side of the disconnecting means and all associated service equipment. Exception: An isolating switch shall not be required where the circuit breaker or switch is mounted on removable truck panels or metal-enclosed switchgear units where both of the following conditions apply: (1) Cannot be opened unless the circuit is disconnected. (2) Where all energized parts are automatically disconnected when the circuit breaker or switch is removed from the normal operating position. (B) Fuses as Isolating Switch. Where fuses are of the type that can be operated as a disconnecting switch, a set of such fuses shall be permitted as the isolating switch. (C) Accessible to Qualified Persons Only. The isolating switch shall be accessible to qualified persons only. (D) Grounding Connection. Isolating switches shall be provided with a means for readily connecting the load side conductors to ground when disconnected from the source of supply. A means for grounding the load side conductors shall not be required for any duplicate isolating switch installed and maintained by the electric supply company.
VIII. Services Exceeding 600 Volts, Nominal
FPN: For clearances of conductors of over 600 volts, nominal, see ANSI C2-2002, National Electrical Safety Code.
230.202 Service-Entrance Conductors. Service-entrance conductors to buildings or enclosures shall be installed to conform to 230.202(A) and (B). (A) Conductor Size. Service-entrance conductors shall not be smaller than 6 AWG unless in multiconductor cable. Multiconductor cable shall not be smaller than 8 AWG. (B) Wiring Methods. Service-entrance conductors shall be installed by one of the wiring methods covered in 300.37 and 300.50.
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230.205 Disconnecting Means. (A) Location. The service disconnecting means shall be located in accordance with 230.70. (B) Type. Each service disconnect shall simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded service conductors that it controls and shall have a fault-closing rating that is not less than the maximum short-circuit current available at its supply terminals. Where fused switches or separately mounted fuses are installed, the fuse characteristics shall be permitted to contribute to the fault-closing rating of the disconnecting means. (C) Remote Control. For multibuilding, industrial installations under single management, the service disconnecting means shall be permitted to be located at a separate building or structure. In such cases, the service disconnecting means shall be permitted to be electrically operated by a readily accessible, remote-control device.
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230.200 General. Service conductors and equipment used on circuits exceeding 600 volts, nominal, shall comply with all the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of this article and with the following sections that supplement or modify the preceding sections. In no case shall the provisions of Part VIII apply to equipment on the supply side of the service point.
ARTICLE 240 — OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
230.206 Overcurrent Devices as Disconnecting Means. Where the circuit breaker or alternative for it, as specified in 230.208 for service overcurrent devices, meets the requirements specified in 230.205, they shall constitute the service disconnecting means.
ARTICLE 240 Overcurrent Protection I. General
230.208 Protection Requirements. A short-circuit protective device shall be provided on the load side of, or as an integral part of, the service disconnect, and shall protect all ungrounded conductors that it supplies. The protective device shall be capable of detecting and interrupting all values of current, in excess of its trip setting or melting point, that can occur at its location. A fuse rated in continuous amperes not to exceed three times the ampacity of the conductor, or a circuit breaker with a trip setting of not more than six times the ampacity of the conductors, shall be considered as providing the required shortcircuit protection. FPN: See Table 310.67 through Table 310.86 for ampacities of conductors rated 2001 volts and above.
FPN: Overcurrent protection for conductors and equipment is provided to open the circuit if the current reaches a value that will cause an excessive or dangerous temperature in conductors or conductor insulation. See also 110.9 for requirements for interrupting ratings and 110.10 for requirements for protection against fault currents.
240.2 Definitions.
(A) Equipment Type. Equipment used to protect serviceentrance conductors shall meet the requirements of Article 490, Part II. (B) Enclosed Overcurrent Devices. The restriction to 80 percent of the rating for an enclosed overcurrent device for continuous loads shall not apply to overcurrent devices installed in systems operating at over 600 volts. 230.209 Surge Arresters (Lightning Arresters). Surge arresters installed in accordance with the requirements of Article 280 shall be permitted on each ungrounded overhead service conductor. 230.210 Service Equipment — General Provisions. Service equipment, including instrument transformers, shall conform to Article 490, Part I. 230.211 Metal-Enclosed Switchgear. Metal-enclosed switchgear shall consist of a substantial metal structure and a sheet metal enclosure. Where installed over a combustible floor, suitable protection thereto shall be provided. 230.212 Over 35,000 Volts. Where the voltage exceeds 35,000 volts between conductors that enter a building, they shall terminate in a metal-enclosed switchgear compartment or a vault conforming to the requirements of 450.41 through 450.48.
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240.1 Scope. Parts I through VII of this article provide the general requirements for overcurrent protection and overcurrent protective devices not more than 600 volts, nominal. Part VIII covers overcurrent protection for those portions of supervised industrial installations operating at voltages of not more than 600 volts, nominal. Part IX covers overcurrent protection over 600 volts, nominal.
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Current-Limiting Overcurrent Protective Device. A device that, when interrupting currents in its current-limiting range, reduces the current flowing in the faulted circuit to a magnitude substantially less than that obtainable in the same circuit if the device were replaced with a solid conductor having comparable impedance. Supervised Industrial Installation. For the purposes of Part VIII, the industrial portions of a facility where all of the following conditions are met: (1) Conditions of maintenance and engineering supervision ensure that only qualified persons monitor and service the system. (2) The premises wiring system has 2500 kVA or greater of load used in industrial process(es), manufacturing activities, or both, as calculated in accordance with Article 220. (3) The premises has at least one service or feeder that is more than 150 volts to ground and more than 300 volts phase-to-phase. This definition excludes installations in buildings used by the industrial facility for offices, warehouses, garages, machine shops, and recreational facilities that are not an integral part of the industrial plant, substation, or control center. Tap Conductors. As used in this article, a tap conductor is defined as a conductor, other than a service conductor, that has overcurrent protection ahead of its point of supply that exceeds the value permitted for similar conductors that are protected as described elsewhere in 240.4. 240.3 Other Articles. Equipment shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with the article in this Code that covers the type of equipment specified in Table 240.3.
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Table 240.3 Other Articles Article
Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment Appliances Assembly occupancies Audio signal processing, amplification, and reproduction equipment Branch circuits Busways Capacitors Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits Closed-loop and programmed power distribution Cranes and hoists Electric signs and outline lighting Electric welders Electrolytic cells Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts, and stairway chair lifts Emergency systems Fire alarm systems Fire pumps Fixed electric heating equipment for pipelines and vessels Fixed electric space-heating equipment Fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment Generators Health care facilities Induction and dielectric heating equipment Industrial machinery Luminaires (lighting fixtures), lampholders, and lamps Motion picture and television studios and similar locations Motors, motor circuits, and controllers Phase converters Pipe organs Receptacles Services Solar photovoltaic systems Switchboards and panelboards Theaters, audience areas of motion picture and television studios, and similar locations Transformers and transformer vaults X-ray equipment
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240.4 Protection of Conductors. Conductors, other than flexible cords, flexible cables, and fixture wires, shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with their ampacities specified in 310.15, unless otherwise permitted or required in 240.4(A) through (G).
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(A) Power Loss Hazard. Conductor overload protection shall not be required where the interruption of the circuit would create a hazard, such as in a material-handling magnet circuit or fire pump circuit. Short-circuit protection shall be provided. FPN: See NFPA 20-2003, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection.
(B) Devices Rated 800 Amperes or Less. The next higher standard overcurrent device rating (above the ampacity of the conductors being protected) shall be permitted to be used, provided all of the following conditions are met: (1) The conductors being protected are not part of a multioutlet branch circuit supplying receptacles for cordand-plug-connected portable loads. (2) The ampacity of the conductors does not correspond with the standard ampere rating of a fuse or a circuit breaker without overload trip adjustments above its rating (but that shall be permitted to have other trip or rating adjustments). (3) The next higher standard rating selected does not exceed 800 amperes. (C) Devices Rated Over 800 Amperes. Where the overcurrent device is rated over 800 amperes, the ampacity of the conductors it protects shall be equal to or greater than the rating of the overcurrent device defined in 240.6. (D) Small Conductors. Unless specifically permitted in 240.4(E) or 240.4(G), the overcurrent protection shall not exceed 15 amperes for 14 AWG, 20 amperes for 12 AWG, and 30 amperes for 10 AWG copper; or 15 amperes for 12 AWG and 25 amperes for 10 AWG aluminum and copper-clad aluminum after any correction factors for ambient temperature and number of conductors have been applied. (E) Tap Conductors. Tap conductors shall be permitted to be protected against overcurrent in accordance with the following: (1) 210.19(A)(3) and (A)(4) Household Ranges and Cooking Appliances and Other Loads (2) 240.5(B)(2) Fixture Wire (3) 240.21 Location in Circuit (4) 368.17(B) Reduction in Ampacity Size of Busway (5) 368.17(C) Feeder or Branch Circuits (busway taps) (6) 430.53(D) Single Motor Taps (F) Transformer Secondary Conductors. Single-phase (other than 2-wire) and multiphase (other than delta-delta, 3-wire) transformer secondary conductors shall not be considered to be protected by the primary overcurrent protective device. Conductors supplied by the secondary side of a singlephase transformer having a 2-wire (single-voltage) secondary,
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or a three-phase, delta-delta connected transformer having a 3-wire (single-voltage) secondary, shall be permitted to be protected by overcurrent protection provided on the primary (supply) side of the transformer, provided this protection is in accordance with 450.3 and does not exceed the value determined by multiplying the secondary conductor ampacity by the secondary to primary transformer voltage ratio. (G) Overcurrent Protection for Specific Conductor Applications. Overcurrent protection for the specific conductors shall be permitted to be provided as referenced in Table 240.4(G). Table 240.4(G) Specific Conductor Applications
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Air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment circuit conductors Capacitor circuit conductors Control and instrumentation circuit conductors (Type ITC) Electric welder circuit conductors Fire alarm system circuit conductors
440, Parts III, VI
Motor-operated appliance circuit conductors Motor and motor-control circuit conductors Phase converter supply conductors Remote-control, signaling, and power- limited circuit conductors Secondary tie conductors
422, Part II
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240.6
Supplementary overcurrent protection, as in 240.10, shall be permitted to be an acceptable means for providing this protection. (B) Branch Circuit Overcurrent Device. Flexible cord shall be protected where supplied by a branch circuit in accordance with one of the methods described in 240.5(B)(1), (B)(2), (B)(3), or (B)(4). (1) Supply Cord of Listed Appliance or Portable Lamps. Where flexible cord or tinsel cord is approved for and used with a specific listed appliance or portable lamp, it shall be considered to be protected when applied within the appliance or portable lamp listing requirements. (2) Fixture Wire. Fixture wire shall be permitted to be tapped to the branch circuit conductor of a branch circuit in accordance with the following: (1) 20-ampere circuits — 18 AWG, up to 15 m (50 ft) of run length (2) 20-ampere circuits — 16 AWG, up to 30 m (100 ft) of run length (3) 20-ampere circuits — 14 AWG and larger (4) 30-ampere circuits — 14 AWG and larger (5) 40-ampere circuits — 12 AWG and larger (6) 50-ampere circuits — 12 AWG and larger
727
460.8(B) and 460.25(A)–(D) 727.9
630
630.12 and 630.32
760
760.23, 760.24, 760.41, and Chapter 9, Tables 12(A) and 12(B)
(3) Extension Cord Sets. Flexible cord used in listed extension cord sets shall be considered to be protected when applied within the extension cord listing requirements.
455
455.7
(4) Field Assembled Extension Cord Sets. Flexible cord used in extension cords made with separately listed and installed components shall be permitted to be supplied by a branch circuit in accordance with the following: 20-ampere circuits — 16 AWG and larger
725
725.23, 725.24, 725.41, and Chapter 9, Tables 11(A) and 11(B) 450.6
430, Parts III, IV, V, VI, VII
240.6 Standard Ampere Ratings.
240.5 Protection of Flexible Cords, Flexible Cables, and Fixture Wires. Flexible cord and flexible cable, including tinsel cord and extension cords, and fixture wires shall be protected against overcurrent by either 240.5(A) or (B).
(A) Fuses and Fixed-Trip Circuit Breakers. The standard ampere ratings for fuses and inverse time circuit breakers shall be considered 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 amperes. Additional standard ampere ratings for fuses shall be 1, 3, 6, 10, and 601. The use of fuses and inverse time circuit breakers with nonstandard ampere ratings shall be permitted.
(A) Ampacities. Flexible cord and flexible cable shall be protected by an overcurrent device in accordance with their ampacity as specified in Table 400.5(A) and Table 400.5(B). Fixture wire shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with its ampacity as specified in Table 402.5.
(B) Adjustable-Trip Circuit Breakers. The rating of adjustable-trip circuit breakers having external means for adjusting the current setting (long-time pickup setting), not meeting the requirements of 240.6(C), shall be the maximum setting possible.
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(C) Restricted Access Adjustable-Trip Circuit Breakers. A circuit breaker(s) that has restricted access to the adjusting means shall be permitted to have an ampere rating(s) that is equal to the adjusted current setting (long-time pickup setting). Restricted access shall be defined as located behind one of the following: (1) Removable and sealable covers over the adjusting means (2) Bolted equipment enclosure doors (3) Locked doors accessible only to qualified personnel 240.8 Fuses or Circuit Breakers in Parallel. Fuses and circuit breakers shall be permitted to be connected in parallel where they are factory assembled in parallel and listed as a unit. Individual fuses, circuit breakers, or combinations thereof shall not otherwise be connected in parallel. 240.9 Thermal Devices. Thermal relays and other devices not designed to open short circuits or ground faults shall not be used for the protection of conductors against overcurrent due to short circuits or ground faults, but the use of such devices shall be permitted to protect motor branch-circuit conductors from overload if protected in accordance with 430.40. 240.10 Supplementary Overcurrent Protection. Where supplementary overcurrent protection is used for luminaires (lighting fixtures), appliances, and other equipment or for internal circuits and components of equipment, it shall not be used as a substitute for required branch-circuit overcurrent devices or in place of the required branch-circuit protection. Supplementary overcurrent devices shall not be required to be readily accessible. 240.12 Electrical System Coordination. Where an orderly shutdown is required to minimize the hazard(s) to personnel and equipment, a system of coordination based on the following two conditions shall be permitted: (1) Coordinated short-circuit protection (2) Overload indication based on monitoring systems or devices FPN: The monitoring system may cause the condition to go to alarm, allowing corrective action or an orderly shutdown, thereby minimizing personnel hazard and equipment damage.
240.13 Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment. Groundfault protection of equipment shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of 230.95 for solidly grounded wye electrical systems of more than 150 volts to ground but not exceeding 600 volts phase-to-phase for each individual device used as a building or structure main disconnecting means rated 1000 amperes or more. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the disconnecting means for the following: (1) Continuous industrial processes where a nonorderly shutdown will introduce additional or increased hazards
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(2) Installations where ground-fault protection is provided by other requirements for services or feeders (3) Fire pumps II. Location 240.20 Ungrounded Conductors. (A) Overcurrent Device Required. A fuse or an overcurrent trip unit of a circuit breaker shall be connected in series with each ungrounded conductor. A combination of a current transformer and overcurrent relay shall be considered equivalent to an overcurrent trip unit. FPN: For motor circuits, see Parts III, IV, V, and XI of Article 430.
(B) Circuit Breaker as Overcurrent Device. Circuit breakers shall open all ungrounded conductors of the circuit both manually and automatically unless otherwise permitted in 240.20(B)(1), (B)(2), and (B)(3). (1) Multiwire Branch Circuit. Except where limited by 210.4(B), individual single-pole circuit breakers, with or without identified handle ties, shall be permitted as the protection for each ungrounded conductor of multiwire branch circuits that serve only single-phase line-to-neutral loads. (2) Grounded Single-Phase and 3-Wire dc Circuits. In grounded systems, individual single-pole circuit breakers with identified handle ties shall be permitted as the protection for each ungrounded conductor for line-to-line connected loads for single-phase circuits or 3-wire, direct-current circuits. (3) 3-Phase and 2-Phase Systems. For line-to-line loads in 4-wire, 3-phase systems or 5-wire, 2-phase systems having a grounded neutral and no conductor operating at a voltage greater than permitted in 210.6, individual singlepole circuit breakers with identified handle ties shall be permitted as the protection for each ungrounded conductor. (C) Closed-Loop Power Distribution Systems. Listed devices that provide equivalent overcurrent protection in closed-loop power distribution systems shall be permitted as a substitute for fuses or circuit breakers. 240.21 Location in Circuit. Overcurrent protection shall be provided in each ungrounded circuit conductor and shall be located at the point where the conductors receive their supply except as specified in 240.21(A) through (G). No conductor supplied under the provisions of 240.21(A) through (G) shall supply another conductor under those provisions, except through an overcurrent protective device meeting the requirements of 240.4.
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(A) Branch-Circuit Conductors. Branch-circuit tap conductors meeting the requirements specified in 210.19 shall be permitted to have overcurrent protection located as specified in that section. (B) Feeder Taps. Conductors shall be permitted to be tapped, without overcurrent protection at the tap, to a feeder as specified in 240.21(B)(1) through (B)(5). The provisions of 240.4(B) shall not be permitted for tap conductors. (1) Taps Not Over 3 m (10 ft) Long. Where the length of the tap conductors does not exceed 3 m (10 ft) and the tap conductors comply with all of the following: (1) The ampacity of the tap conductors is a. Not less than the combined calculated loads on the circuits supplied by the tap conductors, and b. Not less than the rating of the device supplied by the tap conductors or not less than the rating of the overcurrent-protective device at the termination of the tap conductors.
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(2) The tap conductors do not extend beyond the switchboard, panelboard, disconnecting means, or control devices they supply. (3) Except at the point of connection to the feeder, the tap conductors are enclosed in a raceway, which shall extend from the tap to the enclosure of an enclosed switchboard, panelboard, or control devices, or to the back of an open switchboard. (4) For field installations where the tap conductors leave the enclosure or vault in which the tap is made, the rating of the overcurrent device on the line side of the tap conductors shall not exceed 10 times the ampacity of the tap conductor. FPN: For overcurrent protection requirements for lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboards and certain power panelboards, see 408.36(A), (B), and (E).
(2) Taps Not Over 7.5 m (25 ft) Long. Where the length of the tap conductors does not exceed 7.5 m (25 ft) and the tap conductors comply with all the following: (1) The ampacity of the tap conductors is not less than one-third of the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the feeder conductors. (2) The tap conductors terminate in a single circuit breaker or a single set of fuses that will limit the load to the ampacity of the tap conductors. This device shall be permitted to supply any number of additional overcurrent devices on its load side. (3) The tap conductors are protected from physical damage by being enclosed in an approved raceway or by other approved means.
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(3) Taps Supplying a Transformer [Primary Plus Secondary Not Over 7.5 m (25 ft) Long]. Where the tap conductors supply a transformer and comply with all the following conditions: (1) The conductors supplying the primary of a transformer have an ampacity at least one-third the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the feeder conductors. (2) The conductors supplied by the secondary of the transformer shall have an ampacity that is not less than the value of the primary-to-secondary voltage ratio multiplied by one-third of the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the feeder conductors. (3) The total length of one primary plus one secondary conductor, excluding any portion of the primary conductor that is protected at its ampacity, is not over 7.5 m (25 ft). (4) The primary and secondary conductors are protected from physical damage by being enclosed in an approved raceway or by other approved means. (5) The secondary conductors terminate in a single circuit breaker or set of fuses that limit the load current to not more than the conductor ampacity that is permitted by 310.15. (4) Taps Over 7.5 m (25 ft) Long. Where the feeder is in a high bay manufacturing building over 11 m (35 ft) high at walls and the installation complies with all the following conditions: (1) Conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the systems. (2) The tap conductors are not over 7.5 m (25 ft) long horizontally and not over 30 m (100 ft) total length. (3) The ampacity of the tap conductors is not less than one-third the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the feeder conductors. (4) The tap conductors terminate at a single circuit breaker or a single set of fuses that limit the load to the ampacity of the tap conductors. This single overcurrent device shall be permitted to supply any number of additional overcurrent devices on its load side. (5) The tap conductors are protected from physical damage by being enclosed in an approved raceway or by other approved means. (6) The tap conductors are continuous from end-to-end and contain no splices. (7) The tap conductors are sized 6 AWG copper or 4 AWG aluminum or larger. (8) The tap conductors do not penetrate walls, floors, or ceilings. (9) The tap is made no less than 9 m (30 ft) from the floor. (5) Outside Taps of Unlimited Length. Where the conductors are located outdoors of a building or structure, except at the point of load termination, and comply with all of the following conditions:
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(1) The conductors are protected from physical damage in an approved manner. (2) The conductors terminate at a single circuit breaker or a single set of fuses that limit the load to the ampacity of the conductors. This single overcurrent device shall be permitted to supply any number of additional overcurrent devices on its load side. (3) The overcurrent device for the conductors is an integral part of a disconnecting means or shall be located immediately adjacent thereto. (4) The disconnecting means for the conductors is installed at a readily accessible location complying with one of the following: a. Outside of a building or structure b. Inside, nearest the point of entrance of the conductors c. Where installed in accordance with 230.6, nearest the point of entrance of the conductors (C) Transformer Secondary Conductors. Each set of conductors feeding separate loads shall be permitted to be connected to a transformer secondary, without overcurrent protection at the secondary, as specified in 240.21(C)(1) through (C)(6). The provisions of 240.4(B) shall not be permitted for transformer secondary conductors. FPN: For overcurrent protection requirements for transformers, see 450.3.
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(1) Protection by Primary Overcurrent Device. Conductors supplied by the secondary side of a single-phase transformer having a 2-wire (single-voltage) secondary, or a three-phase, delta-delta connected transformer having a 3-wire (single-voltage) secondary, shall be permitted to be protected by overcurrent protection provided on the primary (supply) side of the transformer, provided this protection is in accordance with 450.3 and does not exceed the value determined by multiplying the secondary conductor ampacity by the secondary to primary transformer voltage ratio. Single-phase (other than 2-wire) and multiphase (other than delta-delta, 3-wire) transformer secondary conductors are not considered to be protected by the primary overcurrent protective device. (2) Transformer Secondary Conductors Not Over 3 m (10 ft) Long. Where the length of secondary conductor does not exceed 3 m (10 ft) and complies with all of the following: (1) The ampacity of the secondary conductors is a. Not less than the combined calculated loads on the circuits supplied by the secondary conductors, and b. Not less than the rating of the device supplied by the secondary conductors or not less than the rating of the overcurrent-protective device at the termination of the secondary conductors, and
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c. Not less than one-tenth of the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the primary of the transformer, multiplied by the primary to secondary transformer voltage ratio (2) The secondary conductors do not extend beyond the switchboard, panelboard, disconnecting means, or control devices they supply. (3) The secondary conductors are enclosed in a raceway, which shall extend from the transformer to the enclosure of an enclosed switchboard, panelboard, or control devices or to the back of an open switchboard. FPN: For overcurrent protection requirements for lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboards and certain power panelboards, see 408.36(A), (B), and (E).
(3) Industrial Installation Secondary Conductors Not Over 7.5 m (25 ft) Long. For industrial installations only, where the length of the secondary conductors does not exceed 7.5 m (25 ft) and complies with all of the following: (1) The ampacity of the secondary conductors is not less than the secondary current rating of the transformer, and the sum of the ratings of the overcurrent devices does not exceed the ampacity of the secondary conductors. (2) All overcurrent devices are grouped. (3) The secondary conductors are protected from physical damage by being enclosed in an approved raceway or by other approved means. (4) Outside Secondary Conductors. Where the conductors are located outdoors of a building or structure, except at the point of load termination, and comply with all of the following conditions: (1) The conductors are protected from physical damage in an approved manner. (2) The conductors terminate at a single circuit breaker or a single set of fuses that limit the load to the ampacity of the conductors. This single overcurrent device shall be permitted to supply any number of additional overcurrent devices on its load side. (3) The overcurrent device for the conductors is an integral part of a disconnecting means or shall be located immediately adjacent thereto. (4) The disconnecting means for the conductors is installed at a readily accessible location complying with one of the following: a. Outside of a building or structure b. Inside, nearest the point of entrance of the conductors c. Where installed in accordance with 230.6, nearest the point of entrance of the conductors (5) Secondary Conductors from a Feeder Tapped Transformer. Transformer secondary conductors installed in accordance with 240.21(B)(3) shall be permitted to have overcurrent protection as specified in that section.
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(D) Service Conductors. Service-entrance conductors shall be permitted to be protected by overcurrent devices in accordance with 230.91. (E) Busway Taps. Busways and busway taps shall be permitted to be protected against overcurrent in accordance with 368.17. (F) Motor Circuit Taps. Motor-feeder and branch-circuit conductors shall be permitted to be protected against overcurrent in accordance with 430.28 and 430.53, respectively. (G) Conductors from Generator Terminals. Conductors from generator terminals that meet the size requirement in 445.13 shall be permitted to be protected against overload by the generator overload protective device(s) required by 445.12. 240.22 Grounded Conductor. No overcurrent device shall be connected in series with any conductor that is intentionally grounded, unless one of the following two conditions is met: (1) The overcurrent device opens all conductors of the circuit, including the grounded conductor, and is designed so that no pole can operate independently. (2) Where required by 430.36 or 430.37 for motor overload protection. 240.23 Change in Size of Grounded Conductor. Where a change occurs in the size of the ungrounded conductor, a similar change shall be permitted to be made in the size of the grounded conductor.
(B) Occupancy. Each occupant shall have ready access to all overcurrent devices protecting the conductors supplying that occupancy. Exception No. 1: Where electric service and electrical maintenance are provided by the building management and where these are under continuous building management supervision, the service overcurrent devices and feeder overcurrent devices supplying more than one occupancy shall be permitted to be accessible to only authorized management personnel in the following: (1) Multiple-occupancy buildings (2) Guest rooms or guest suites of hotels and motels that are intended for transient occupancy Exception No. 2: Where electric service and electrical maintenance are provided by the building management and where these are under continuous building management supervision, the branch circuit overcurrent devices supplying any guest rooms or guest suites shall be permitted to be accessible to only authorized management personnel for guest rooms of hotels and motels that are intended for transient occupancy. (C) Not Exposed to Physical Damage. Overcurrent devices shall be located where they will not be exposed to physical damage. FPN: See 110.11, Deteriorating Agents.
(D) Not in Vicinity of Easily Ignitible Material. Overcurrent devices shall not be located in the vicinity of easily ignitible material, such as in clothes closets. (E) Not Located in Bathrooms. In dwelling units and guest rooms or guest suites of hotels and motels, overcurrent devices, other than supplementary overcurrent protection, shall not be located in bathrooms. III. Enclosures
240.24 Location in or on Premises. (A) Accessibility. Overcurrent devices shall be readily accessible and shall be installed so that the center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or circuit breaker, when in its highest position, is not more than 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) above the floor or working platform unless one of the following applies:
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(1) For busways, as provided in 368.12. (2) For supplementary overcurrent protection, as described in 240.10. (3) For overcurrent devices, as described in 225.40 and 230.92. (4) For overcurrent devices adjacent to utilization equipment that they supply, access shall be permitted to be by portable means.
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(6) Secondary Conductors Not Over 7.5 m (25 ft) Long. Where the length of secondary conductor does not exceed 7.5 m (25 ft) and complies with all of the following: (1) The secondary conductors shall have an ampacity that is not less than the value of the primary-to-secondary voltage ratio multiplied by one-third of the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the primary of the transformer. (2) The secondary conductors terminate in a single circuit breaker or set of fuses that limit the load current to not more than the conductor ampacity that is permitted by 310.15. (3) The secondary conductors are protected from physical damage by being enclosed in an approved raceway or by other approved means.
240.30 General. (A) Protection from Physical Damage. Overcurrent devices shall be protected from physical damage by one of the following: (1) Installation in enclosures, cabinets, cutout boxes, or equipment assemblies
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(2) Mounting on open-type switchboards, panelboards, or control boards that are in rooms or enclosures free from dampness and easily ignitible material and are accessible only to qualified personnel (B) Operating Handle. The operating handle of a circuit breaker shall be permitted to be accessible without opening a door or cover. 240.32 Damp or Wet Locations. Enclosures for overcurrent devices in damp or wet locations shall comply with 312.2(A). 240.33 Vertical Position. Enclosures for overcurrent devices shall be mounted in a vertical position unless that is shown to be impracticable. Circuit breaker enclosures shall be permitted to be installed horizontally where the circuit breaker is installed in accordance with 240.81. Listed busway plug-in units shall be permitted to be mounted in orientations corresponding to the busway mounting position. IV. Disconnecting and Guarding
(2) Circuits supplied by a system having a grounded neutral where the line-to-neutral voltage does not exceed 150 volts (B) Marking. Each fuse, fuseholder, and adapter shall be marked with its ampere rating. (C) Hexagonal Configuration. Plug fuses of 15-ampere and lower rating shall be identified by a hexagonal configuration of the window, cap, or other prominent part to distinguish them from fuses of higher ampere ratings. (D) No Energized Parts. Plug fuses, fuseholders, and adapters shall have no exposed energized parts after fuses or fuses and adapters have been installed. (E) Screw Shell. The screw shell of a plug-type fuseholder shall be connected to the load side of the circuit. 240.51 Edison-Base Fuses. (A) Classification. Plug fuses of the Edison-base type shall be classified at not over 125 volts and 30 amperes and below.
240.40 Disconnecting Means for Fuses. A disconnecting means shall be provided on the supply side of all fuses in circuits over 150 volts to ground and cartridge fuses in circuits of any voltage where accessible to other than qualified persons, so that each circuit containing fuses can be independently disconnected from the source of power. A current-limiting device without a disconnecting means shall be permitted on the supply side of the service disconnecting means as permitted by 230.82. A single disconnecting means shall be permitted on the supply side of more than one set of fuses as permitted by 430.112, Exception, for group operation of motors and 424.22(C) for fixed electric space-heating equipment.
(B) Replacement Only. Plug fuses of the Edison-base type shall be used only for replacements in existing installations where there is no evidence of overfusing or tampering.
240.41 Arcing or Suddenly Moving Parts. Arcing or suddenly moving parts shall comply with 240.41(A) and (B).
(B) Noninterchangeable. Type S fuses of an ampere classification as specified in 240.53(A) shall not be interchangeable with a lower ampere classification. They shall be designed so that they cannot be used in any fuseholder other than a Type S fuseholder or a fuseholder with a Type S adapter inserted.
(A) Location. Fuses and circuit breakers shall be located or shielded so that persons will not be burned or otherwise injured by their operation. (B) Suddenly Moving Parts. Handles or levers of circuit breakers, and similar parts that may move suddenly in such a way that persons in the vicinity are likely to be injured by being struck by them, shall be guarded or isolated. V. Plug Fuses, Fuseholders, and Adapters 240.50 General. (A) Maximum Voltage. Plug fuses shall be permitted to be used in the following circuits: (1) Circuits not exceeding 125 volts between conductors
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240.52 Edison-Base Fuseholders. Fuseholders of the Edison-base type shall be installed only where they are made to accept Type S fuses by the use of adapters. 240.53 Type S Fuses. Type S fuses shall be of the plug type and shall comply with 240.53(A) and (B). (A) Classification. Type S fuses shall be classified at not over 125 volts and 0 to 15 amperes, 16 to 20 amperes, and 21 to 30 amperes.
240.54 Type S Fuses, Adapters, and Fuseholders. (A) To Fit Edison-Base Fuseholders. Type S adapters shall fit Edison-base fuseholders. (B) To Fit Type S Fuses Only. Type S fuseholders and adapters shall be designed so that either the fuseholder itself or the fuseholder with a Type S adapter inserted cannot be used for any fuse other than a Type S fuse. (C) Nonremovable. Type S adapters shall be designed so that once inserted in a fuseholder, they cannot be removed.
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(D) Nontamperable. Type S fuses, fuseholders, and adapters shall be designed so that tampering or shunting (bridging) would be difficult. (E) Interchangeability. Dimensions of Type S fuses, fuseholders, and adapters shall be standardized to permit interchangeability regardless of the manufacturer. VI. Cartridge Fuses and Fuseholders 240.60 General. (A) Maximum Voltage — 300-Volt Type. Cartridge fuses and fuseholders of the 300-volt type shall be permitted to be used in the following circuits: (1) Circuits not exceeding 300 volts between conductors (2) Single-phase line-to-neutral circuits supplied from a 3-phase, 4-wire, solidly grounded neutral source where the line-to-neutral voltage does not exceed 300 volts (B) Noninterchangeable — 0–6000-Ampere Cartridge Fuseholders. Fuseholders shall be designed so that it will be difficult to put a fuse of any given class into a fuseholder that is designed for a current lower, or voltage higher, than that of the class to which the fuse belongs. Fuseholders for current-limiting fuses shall not permit insertion of fuses that are not current-limiting. (C) Marking. Fuses shall be plainly marked, either by printing on the fuse barrel or by a label attached to the barrel showing the following: (1) Ampere rating (2) Voltage rating (3) Interrupting rating where other than 10,000 amperes (4) Current limiting where applicable (5) The name or trademark of the manufacturer The interrupting rating shall not be required to be marked on fuses used for supplementary protection. (D) Renewable Fuses. Class H cartridge fuses of the renewable type shall only be permitted to be used for replacement in existing installations where there is no evidence of overfusing or tampering. 240.61 Classification. Cartridge fuses and fuseholders shall be classified according to voltage and amperage ranges. Fuses rated 600 volts, nominal, or less shall be permitted to be used for voltages at or below their ratings. VII. Circuit Breakers 240.80 Method of Operation. Circuit breakers shall be trip free and capable of being closed and opened by manual operation. Their normal method of operation by other than
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manual means, such as electrical or pneumatic, shall be permitted if means for manual operation are also provided. 240.81 Indicating. Circuit breakers shall clearly indicate whether they are in the open “off” or closed “on” position. Where circuit breaker handles are operated vertically rather than rotationally or horizontally, the “up” position of the handle shall be the “on” position. 240.82 Nontamperable. A circuit breaker shall be of such design that any alteration of its trip point (calibration) or the time required for its operation requires dismantling of the device or breaking of a seal for other than intended adjustments. 240.83 Marking. (A) Durable and Visible. Circuit breakers shall be marked with their ampere rating in a manner that will be durable and visible after installation. Such marking shall be permitted to be made visible by removal of a trim or cover. (B) Location. Circuit breakers rated at 100 amperes or less and 600 volts or less shall have the ampere rating molded, stamped, etched, or similarly marked into their handles or escutcheon areas. (C) Interrupting Rating. Every circuit breaker having an interrupting rating other than 5000 amperes shall have its interrupting rating shown on the circuit breaker. The interrupting rating shall not be required to be marked on circuit breakers used for supplementary protection. (D) Used as Switches. Circuit breakers used as switches in 120-volt and 277-volt fluorescent lighting circuits shall be listed and shall be marked SWD or HID. Circuit breakers used as switches in high-intensity discharge lighting circuits shall be listed and shall be marked as HID. (E) Voltage Marking. Circuit breakers shall be marked with a voltage rating not less than the nominal system voltage that is indicative of their capability to interrupt fault currents between phases or phase to ground. 240.85 Applications. A circuit breaker with a straight voltage rating, such as 240V or 480V, shall be permitted to be applied in a circuit in which the nominal voltage between any two conductors does not exceed the circuit breaker’s voltage rating. A two-pole circuit breaker shall not be used for protecting a 3-phase, corner-grounded delta circuit unless the circuit breaker is marked 1φ–3φ to indicate such suitability. A circuit breaker with a slash rating, such as 120/240V or 480Y/277V, shall be permitted to be applied in a solidly grounded circuit where the nominal voltage of any conductor to ground does not exceed the lower of the two values
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of the circuit breaker’s voltage rating and the nominal voltage between any two conductors does not exceed the higher value of the circuit breaker’s voltage rating. FPN: Proper application of molded case circuit breakers on 3-phase systems, other than solidly grounded wye, particularly on corner grounded delta systems, considers the circuit breakers’ individual pole-interrupting capability.
240.86 Series Ratings. Where a circuit breaker is used on a circuit having an available fault current higher than the marked interrupting rating by being connected on the load side of an acceptable overcurrent protective device having a higher rating, the circuit breaker shall meet the requirements specified in (A) or (B), and (C). (A) Selected Under Engineering Supervision in Existing Installations. The series rated combination devices shall be selected by a licensed professional engineer engaged primarily in the design or maintenance of electrical installations. The selection shall be documented and stamped by the professional engineer. This documentation shall be available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, and operate the system. This series combination rating, including identification of the upstream device, shall be field marked on the end use equipment. (B) Tested Combinations. The combination of line-side overcurrent device and load-side circuit breaker(s) is tested and marked on the end use equipment, such as switchboards and panelboards. (C) Motor Contribution. Series ratings shall not be used where (1) Motors are connected on the load side of the higherrated overcurrent device and on the line side of the lower-rated overcurrent device, and (2) The sum of the motor full-load currents exceeds 1 percent of the interrupting rating of the lower-rated circuit breaker. VIII. Supervised Industrial Installations 240.90 General. Overcurrent protection in areas of supervised industrial installations shall comply with all of the other applicable provisions of this article, except as provided in Part VIII. The provisions of Part VIII shall be permitted only to apply to those portions of the electrical system in the supervised industrial installation used exclusively for manufacturing or process control activities. 240.92 Location in Circuit. An overcurrent device shall be connected in each ungrounded circuit conductor as required in 240.92(A) through (D).
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(3) The conductors shall be considered to be protected if calculations, made under engineering supervision, determine that the system overcurrent devices will protect the conductors within recognized time vs. current limits for all short-circuit and ground-fault conditions. (2) Overload Protection. The conductors shall be protected against overload conditions by complying with one of the following: (1) The conductors terminate in a single overcurrent device that will limit the load to the conductor ampacity. (2) The sum of the overcurrent devices at the conductor termination limits the load to the conductor ampacity. The overcurrent devices shall consist of not more than six circuit breakers or sets of fuses, mounted in a single enclosure, in a group of separate enclosures, or in or on a switchboard. There shall be no more than six overcurrent devices grouped in any one location. (3) Overcurrent relaying is connected [with a current transformer(s), if needed] to sense all of the secondary conductor current and limit the load to the conductor ampacity by opening upstream or downstream devices. (4) Conductors shall be considered to be protected if calculations, made under engineering supervision, determine that the system overcurrent devices will protect the conductors from overload conditions.
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(C) Outside Feeder Taps. Outside conductors shall be permitted to be tapped to a feeder or to be connected at a transformer secondary, without overcurrent protection at the tap or connection, where all the following conditions are met: (1) The conductors are protected from physical damage in an approved manner. (2) The sum of the overcurrent devices at the conductor termination limits the load to the conductor ampacity. The overcurrent devices shall consist of not more than six circuit breakers or sets of fuses mounted in a single enclosure, in a group of separate enclosures, or in or on a switchboard. There shall be no more than six overcurrent devices grouped in any one location. (3) The tap conductors are installed outdoors of a building or structure except at the point of load termination. (4) The overcurrent device for the conductors is an integral part of a disconnecting means or shall be located immediately adjacent thereto. (5) The disconnecting means for the conductors are installed at a readily accessible location complying with one of the following: a. Outside of a building or structure b. Inside, nearest the point of entrance of the conductors c. Where installed in accordance with 230.6, nearest the point of entrance of the conductors (D) Protection by Primary Overcurrent Device. Conductors supplied by the secondary side of a transformer shall be permitted to be protected by overcurrent protection provided on the primary (supply) side of the transformer, provided the primary device time–current protection characteristic, multiplied by the maximum effective primary-tosecondary transformer voltage ratio, effectively protects the secondary conductors. 240.93 Series Ratings. Where a circuit breaker is used on a circuit having an available fault current higher than its marked interrupting rating by being connected on the load side of an acceptable overcurrent protective device having the higher rating, the circuit breaker shall meet the requirements specified in 240.93(A) or (B) and (C). (A) Tested Combinations. The combination of line-side overcurrent device and load-side circuit breaker(s) is tested and marked on the end use equipment, such as switchboards and panelboards. (B) Selected Under Engineering Supervision. The lineside device is selected under engineering supervision. This series combination rating, including identification of the upstream device, shall be field marked on the end use equipment.
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(C) Motor Contribution. Series ratings shall not be used where (1) Motors are connected on the load side of the higher-rated overcurrent device and on the line side of the lower-rated overcurrent device, and (2) The sum of the motor full-load currents exceeds 1 percent of the interrupting rating of the lower-rated circuit breaker. IX. Overcurrent Protection Over 600 Volts, Nominal 240.100 Feeders and Branch Circuits. (A) Location and Type of Protection. Feeder and branchcircuit conductors shall have overcurrent protection in each ungrounded conductor located at the point where the conductor receives its supply or at an alternative location in the circuit when designed under engineering supervision that includes but is not limited to considering the appropriate fault studies and time–current coordination analysis of the protective devices and the conductor damage curves. The overcurrent protection shall be permitted to be provided by either 240.100(A)(1) or (A)(2). (1) Overcurrent Relays and Current Transformers. Circuit breakers used for overcurrent protection of 3-phase circuits shall have a minimum of three overcurrent relay elements operated from three current transformers. The separate overcurrent relay elements (or protective functions) shall be permitted to be part of a single electronic protective relay unit. On 3-phase, 3-wire circuits, an overcurrent relay element in the residual circuit of the current transformers shall be permitted to replace one of the phase relay elements. An overcurrent relay element, operated from a current transformer that links all phases of a 3-phase, 3-wire circuit, shall be permitted to replace the residual relay element and one of the phase-conductor current transformers. Where the neutral is not regrounded on the load side of the circuit as permitted in 250.184(B), the current transformer shall be permitted to link all 3-phase conductors and the grounded circuit conductor (neutral). --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
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(2) Fuses. A fuse shall be connected in series with each ungrounded conductor. (B) Protective Devices. The protective device(s) shall be capable of detecting and interrupting all values of current that can occur at their location in excess of their trip-setting or melting point. (C) Conductor Protection. The operating time of the protective device, the available short-circuit current, and the conductor used shall be coordinated to prevent damaging or dangerous temperatures in conductors or conductor insulation under short-circuit conditions.
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240.101 Additional Requirements for Feeders. (A) Rating or Setting of Overcurrent Protective Devices. The continuous ampere rating of a fuse shall not exceed three times the ampacity of the conductors. The long-time trip element setting of a breaker or the minimum trip setting of an electronically actuated fuse shall not exceed six times the ampacity of the conductor. For fire pumps, conductors shall be permitted to be protected for overcurrent in accordance with 695.4(B). (B) Feeder Taps. Conductors tapped to a feeder shall be permitted to be protected by the feeder overcurrent device where that overcurrent device also protects the tap conductor.
ARTICLE 250 Grounding and Bonding
FPN: Examples of ground-fault current paths could consist of any combination of equipment grounding conductors, metallic raceways, metallic cable sheaths, electrical equipment, and any other electrically conductive material such as metal water and gas piping, steel framing members, stucco mesh, metal ducting, reinforcing steel, shields of communications cables, and the earth itself.
250.3 Application of Other Articles. In other articles applying to particular cases of installation of conductors and equipment, requirements are identified in Table 250.3 that are in addition to, or modifications of, those of this article. 250.4 General Requirements for Grounding and Bonding. The following general requirements identify what grounding and bonding of electrical systems are required to accomplish. The prescriptive methods contained in Article 250 shall be followed to comply with the performance requirements of this section. (A) Grounded Systems.
I. General
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250.1 Scope. This article covers general requirements for grounding and bonding of electrical installations, and specific requirements in (1) through (6). (1) Systems, circuits, and equipment required, permitted, or not permitted to be grounded (2) Circuit conductor to be grounded on grounded systems (3) Location of grounding connections (4) Types and sizes of grounding and bonding conductors and electrodes (5) Methods of grounding and bonding (6) Conditions under which guards, isolation, or insulation may be substituted for grounding 250.2 Definitions. Effective Ground-Fault Current Path. An intentionally constructed, permanent, low-impedance electrically conductive path designed and intended to carry current under groundfault conditions from the point of a ground fault on a wiring system to the electrical supply source and that facilitates the operation of the overcurrent protective device or ground fault detectors on high-impedance grounded systems. Ground Fault. An unintentional, electrically conducting connection between an ungrounded conductor of an electrical circuit and the normally non–current-carrying conductors, metallic enclosures, metallic raceways, metallic equipment, or earth. Ground-Fault Current Path. An electrically conductive path from the point of a ground fault on a wiring system through normally non–current-carrying conductors, equipment, or the earth to the electrical supply source.
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(1) Electrical System Grounding. Electrical systems that are grounded shall be connected to earth in a manner that will limit the voltage imposed by lightning, line surges, or unintentional contact with higher-voltage lines and that will stabilize the voltage to earth during normal operation. (2) Grounding of Electrical Equipment. Non–currentcarrying conductive materials enclosing electrical conductors or equipment, or forming part of such equipment, shall be connected to earth so as to limit the voltage to ground on these materials. (3) Bonding of Electrical Equipment. Non–current-carrying conductive materials enclosing electrical conductors or equipment, or forming part of such equipment, shall be connected together and to the electrical supply source in a manner that establishes an effective ground-fault current path. (4) Bonding of Electrically Conductive Materials and Other Equipment. Electrically conductive materials that are likely to become energized shall be connected together and to the electrical supply source in a manner that establishes an effective ground-fault current path. (5) Effective Ground-Fault Current Path. Electrical equipment and wiring and other electrically conductive material likely to become energized shall be installed in a manner that creates a permanent, low-impedance circuit facilitating the operation of the overcurrent device or ground detector for high-impedance grounded systems. It shall be capable of safely carrying the maximum groundfault current likely to be imposed on it from any point on the wiring system where a ground fault may occur to the electrical supply source. The earth shall not be considered as an effective ground-fault current path.
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Table 250.3 Additional Grounding Requirements Conductor/Equipment Agricultural buildings Audio signal processing, amplification, and reproduction equipment Branch circuits Cablebus Cable trays Capacitors Circuits and equipment operating at less than 50 volts Closed-loop and programmed power distribution Communications circuits Community antenna television and radio distribution systems Conductors for general wiring Cranes and hoists Electrically driven or controlled irrigation machines Electric signs and outline lighting Electrolytic cells Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts, and stairway chair lifts Fire alarm systems Fixed electric heating equipment for pipelines and vessels Fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment Flexible cords and cables Floating buildings Grounding-type receptacles, adapters, cord connectors, and attachment plugs Hazardous (classified) locations Health care facilities Induction and dielectric heating equipment Industrial machinery Information technology equipment Intrinsically safe systems Luminaires (lighting fixtures) and lighting equipment Luminaires (fixtures), lampholders, and lamps Marinas and boatyards Mobile homes and mobile home park Motion picture and television studios and similar locations Motors, motor circuits, and controllers Outlet, device, pull, and junction boxes; conduit bodies; and fittings Over 600 volts, nominal, underground wiring methods Panelboards Pipe organs Radio and television equipment Receptacles and cord connectors Recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle parks Services Solar photovoltaic systems Swimming pools, fountains, and similar installations Switchboards and panelboards Switches Theaters, audience areas of motion picture and television studios, and similar locations Transformers and transformer vaults Use and identification of grounded conductors X-ray equipment
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(B) Ungrounded Systems. (1) Grounding Electrical Equipment. Non–currentcarrying conductive materials enclosing electrical conductors or equipment, or forming part of such equipment, shall be connected to earth in a manner that will limit the voltage imposed by lightning or unintentional contact with highervoltage lines and limit the voltage to ground on these materials. (2) Bonding of Electrical Equipment. Non–currentcarrying conductive materials enclosing electrical conductors or equipment, or forming part of such equipment, shall be connected together and to the supply system grounded equipment in a manner that creates a permanent, low-impedance path for ground-fault current that is capable of carrying the maximum fault current likely to be imposed on it. (3) Bonding of Electrically Conductive Materials and Other Equipment. Electrically conductive materials that are likely to become energized shall be connected together and to the supply system grounded equipment in a manner that creates a permanent, low-impedance path for groundfault current that is capable of carrying the maximum fault current likely to be imposed on it.
Part II System grounding
(A) Arrangement to Prevent Objectionable Current. The grounding of electrical systems, circuit conductors, surge arresters, and conductive non–current-carrying materials and equipment shall be installed and arranged in a manner that will prevent objectionable current over the grounding conductors or grounding paths.
(3) Interrupt the continuity of the conductor or conductive path interconnecting the grounding connections. (4) Take other suitable remedial and approved action. Part V Bonding
(C) Temporary Currents Not Classified as Objectionable Currents. Temporary currents resulting from accidental conditions, such as ground-fault currents, that occur only while the grounding conductors are performing their intended protective functions shall not be classified as objectionable current for the purposes specified in 250.6(A) and (B).
Part IV Enclosure, raceway, and service cable grounding Part VI Equipment grounding and equipment grounding conductors
Part VII Methods of equipment grounding
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(2) Change the locations of the grounding connections.
Part X Grounding of systems and circuits of 1 kV and over (high voltage)
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(1) Discontinue one or more but not all of such grounding connections.
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Figure 250.4 Grounding.
FPN No. 1: A second fault that occurs through the equipment enclosures and bonding is considered a ground fault.
(B) Alterations to Stop Objectionable Current. If the use of multiple grounding connections results in objectionable current, one or more of the following alterations shall be permitted to be made, provided that the requirements of 250.4(A)(5) or (B)(4) are met:
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Part III Grounding electrode system and grounding electrode conductor
(4) Path for Fault Current. Electrical equipment, wiring, and other electrically conductive material likely to become energized shall be installed in a manner that creates a permanent, low-impedance circuit from any point on the wiring system to the electrical supply source to facilitate the operation of overcurrent devices should a second fault occur on the wiring system. The earth shall not be considered as an effective fault-current path.
(D) Limitations to Permissible Alterations. The provisions of this section shall not be considered as permitting electronic equipment from being operated on ac systems or branch circuits that are not grounded as required by this article. Currents that introduce noise or data errors in electronic equipment shall not be considered the objectionable currents addressed in this section.
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(E) Isolation of Objectionable Direct-Current Ground Currents. Where isolation of objectionable dc ground currents from cathodic protection systems is required, a listed ac coupling/dc isolating device shall be permitted in the equipment grounding path to provide an effective return path for ac ground-fault current while blocking dc current. 250.8 Connection of Grounding and Bonding Equipment. Grounding conductors and bonding jumpers shall be connected by exothermic welding, listed pressure connectors, listed clamps, or other listed means. Connection devices or fittings that depend solely on solder shall not be used. Sheet metal screws shall not be used to connect grounding conductors or connection devices to enclosures. 250.10 Protection of Ground Clamps and Fittings. Ground clamps or other fittings shall be approved for general use without protection or shall be protected from physical damage as indicated in (1) or (2) as follows: (1) In installations where they are not likely to be damaged (2) Where enclosed in metal, wood, or equivalent protective covering 250.12 Clean Surfaces. Nonconductive coatings (such as paint, lacquer, and enamel) on equipment to be grounded shall be removed from threads and other contact surfaces to ensure good electrical continuity or be connected by means of fittings designed so as to make such removal unnecessary. II. System Grounding 250.20 Alternating-Current Systems to Be Grounded. Alternating-current systems shall be grounded as provided for in 250.20(A), (B), (C), or (D). Other systems shall be permitted to be grounded. If such systems are grounded, they shall comply with the applicable provisions of this article. FPN: An example of a system permitted to be grounded is a corner-grounded delta transformer connection. See 250.26(4) for conductor to be grounded.
(A) Alternating-Current Systems of Less Than 50 Volts. Alternating-current systems of less than 50 volts shall be grounded under any of the following conditions: (1) Where supplied by transformers, if the transformer supply system exceeds 150 volts to ground (2) Where supplied by transformers, if the transformer supply system is ungrounded (3) Where installed as overhead conductors outside of buildings (B) Alternating-Current Systems of 50 Volts to 1000 Volts. Alternating-current systems of 50 volts to 1000 volts that supply premises wiring and premises wiring systems shall be grounded under any of the following conditions:
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(1) Where the system can be grounded so that the maximum voltage to ground on the ungrounded conductors does not exceed 150 volts (2) Where the system is 3-phase, 4-wire, wye connected in which the neutral is used as a circuit conductor (3) Where the system is 3-phase, 4-wire, delta connected in which the midpoint of one phase winding is used as a circuit conductor (C) Alternating-Current Systems of 1 kV and Over. Alternating-current systems supplying mobile or portable equipment shall be grounded as specified in 250.188. Where supplying other than mobile or portable equipment, such systems shall be permitted to be grounded. (D) Separately Derived Systems. Separately derived systems, as covered in 250.20(A) or (B), shall be grounded as specified in 250.30. FPN No. 1: An alternate ac power source such as an on-site generator is not a separately derived system if the neutral is solidly interconnected to a service-supplied system neutral. FPN No. 2: For systems that are not separately derived and are not required to be grounded as specified in 250.30, see 445.13 for minimum size of conductors that must carry fault current.
(E) Impedance Grounded Neutral Systems. Impedance grounded neutral systems shall be grounded in accordance with 250.36 or 250.186. 250.21 Alternating-Current Systems of 50 Volts to 1000 Volts Not Required to Be Grounded. The following ac systems of 50 volts to 1000 volts shall be permitted to be grounded but shall not be required to be grounded: (1) Electric systems used exclusively to supply industrial electric furnaces for melting, refining, tempering, and the like (2) Separately derived systems used exclusively for rectifiers that supply only adjustable-speed industrial drives (3) Separately derived systems supplied by transformers that have a primary voltage rating less than 1000 volts, provided that all the following conditions are met: a. The system is used exclusively for control circuits. b. The conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation. c. Continuity of control power is required. d. Ground detectors are installed on the control system. • (4) Other systems that are not required to be grounded in accordance with the requirements of 250.20(B). Where an alternating-current system is not grounded as permitted in 250.21(1) through (4), ground detectors shall be installed on the system.
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Exception: Systems of less than 120 volts to ground as permitted by this Code shall not be required to have ground detectors. 250.22 Circuits Not to Be Grounded. The following circuits shall not be grounded: (1) Circuits for electric cranes operating over combustible fibers in Class III locations, as provided in 503.155 (2) Circuits in health care facilities as provided in 517.61 and 517.160 (3) Circuits for equipment within electrolytic cell working zone as provided in Article 668 (4) Secondary circuits of lighting systems as provided in 411.5(A) 250.24 Grounding Service-Supplied Alternating-Current Systems. (A) System Grounding Connections. A premises wiring system supplied by a grounded ac service shall have a grounding electrode conductor connected to the grounded service conductor, at each service, in accordance with 250.24(A)(1) through (A)(5). (1) General. The connection shall be made at any accessible point from the load end of the service drop or service lateral to and including the terminal or bus to which the grounded service conductor is connected at the service disconnecting means. FPN: See definitions of Service Drop and Service Lateral in Article 100.
(2) Outdoor Transformer. Where the transformer supplying the service is located outside the building, at least one additional grounding connection shall be made from the grounded service conductor to a grounding electrode, either at the transformer or elsewhere outside the building. Exception: The additional grounding connection shall not be made on high-impedance grounded neutral systems. The system shall meet the requirements of 250.36. (3) Dual Fed Services. For services that are dual fed (double ended) in a common enclosure or grouped together in separate enclosures and employing a secondary tie, a single grounding electrode connection to the tie point of the grounded conductor(s) from each power source shall be permitted. (4) Main Bonding Jumper as Wire or Busbar. Where the main bonding jumper specified in 250.28 is a wire or busbar and is installed from the grounded conductor terminal bar or bus to the equipment grounding terminal bar or bus in the service equipment, the grounding electrode conductor shall be permitted to be connected to the equipment grounding terminal, bar, or bus to which the main bonding jumper is connected.
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(5) Load-Side Grounding Connections. A grounding connection shall not be made to any grounded conductor on the load side of the service disconnecting means except as otherwise permitted in this article. FPN: See 250.30(A) for separately derived systems, 250.32 for connections at separate buildings or structures, and 250.142 for use of the grounded circuit conductor for grounding equipment.
(B) Main Bonding Jumper. For a grounded system, an unspliced main bonding jumper shall be used to connect the equipment grounding conductor(s) and the service-disconnect enclosure to the grounded conductor within the enclosure for each service disconnect in accordance with 250.28. Exception No. 1: Where more than one service disconnecting means is located in an assembly listed for use as service equipment, an unspliced main bonding jumper shall bond the grounded conductor(s) to the assembly enclosure. Exception No. 2: Impedance grounded neutral systems shall be permitted to be connected as provided in 250.36 and 250.186. (C) Grounded Conductor Brought to Service Equipment. Where an ac system operating at less than 1000 volts is grounded at any point, the grounded conductor(s) shall be run to each service disconnecting means and shall be bonded to each disconnecting means enclosure. The grounded conductor(s) shall be installed in accordance with 250.24(C)(1) through (C)(3). Exception: Where more than one service disconnecting means are located in an assembly listed for use as service equipment, it shall be permitted to run the grounded conductor(s) to the assembly, and the conductor(s) shall be bonded to the assembly enclosure. (1) Routing and Sizing. This conductor shall be routed with the phase conductors and shall not be smaller than the required grounding electrode conductor specified in Table 250.66 but shall not be required to be larger than the largest ungrounded service-entrance phase conductor. In addition, for serviceentrance phase conductors larger than 1100 kcmil copper or 1750 kcmil aluminum, the grounded conductor shall not be smaller than 121⁄2 percent of the area of the largest serviceentrance phase conductor. The grounded conductor of a 3-phase, 3-wire delta service shall have an ampacity not less than that of the ungrounded conductors. (2) Parallel Conductors. Where the service-entrance phase conductors are installed in parallel, the size of the grounded conductor shall be based on the total circular mil area of the parallel conductors as indicated in this section. Where installed in two or more raceways, the size of the grounded conductor in each raceway shall be based on the
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(3) High Impedance. The grounded conductor on a highimpedance grounded neutral system shall be grounded in accordance with 250.36. (D) Grounding Electrode Conductor. A grounding electrode conductor shall be used to connect the equipment grounding conductors, the service-equipment enclosures, and, where the system is grounded, the grounded service conductor to the grounding electrode(s) required by Part III of this article. High-impedance grounded neutral system connections shall be made as covered in 250.36. FPN: See 250.24(A) for ac system grounding connections.
(E) Ungrounded System Grounding Connections. A premises wiring system that is supplied by an ac service that is ungrounded shall have, at each service, a grounding electrode conductor connected to the grounding electrode(s) required by Part III of this article. The grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to a metal enclosure of the service conductors at any accessible point from the load end of the service drop or service lateral to the service disconnecting means. 250.26 Conductor to Be Grounded — AlternatingCurrent Systems. For ac premises wiring systems, the conductor to be grounded shall be as specified in the following: (1) Single-phase, 2-wire — one conductor (2) Single-phase, 3-wire — the neutral conductor (3) Multiphase systems having one wire common to all phases — the common conductor (4) Multiphase systems where one phase is grounded — one phase conductor (5) Multiphase systems in which one phase is used as in (2) — the neutral conductor 250.28 Main Bonding Jumper and System Bonding Jumper. For a grounded system, main bonding jumpers and system bonding jumpers shall be installed as follows: (A) Material. Main bonding jumpers and system bonding jumpers shall be of copper or other corrosion-resistant material. A main bonding jumper and a system bonding jumper shall be a wire, bus, screw, or similar suitable conductor. (B) Construction. Where a main bonding jumper or a system bonding jumper is a screw only, the screw shall be identified with a green finish that shall be visible with the screw installed. (C) Attachment. Main bonding jumpers and system bonding jumpers shall be attached in the manner specified by the applicable provisions of 250.8.
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(D) Size. Main bonding jumpers and system bonding jumpers shall not be smaller than the sizes shown in Table 250.66. Where the supply conductors are larger than 1100 kcmil copper or 1750 kcmil aluminum, the bonding jumper shall have an area that is not less than 121⁄2 percent of the area of the largest phase conductor except that, where the phase conductors and the bonding jumper are of different materials (copper or aluminum), the minimum size of the bonding jumper shall be based on the assumed use of phase conductors of the same material as the bonding jumper and with an ampacity equivalent to that of the installed phase conductors. 250.30 Grounding Separately Derived AlternatingCurrent Systems. (A) Grounded Systems. A separately derived ac system that is grounded shall comply with 250.30(A)(1) through (A)(8). A grounding connection shall not be made to any grounded circuit conductor on the load side of the point of grounding of the separately derived system except as otherwise permitted in this article. FPN: See 250.32 for connections at separate buildings or structures, and 250.142 for use of the grounded circuit conductor for grounding equipment.
Exception: Impedance grounded neutral system grounding connections shall be made as specified in 250.36 or 250.186. (1) System Bonding Jumper. An unspliced system bonding jumper in compliance with 250.28(A) through (D) that is sized based on the derived phase conductors shall be used to connect the equipment grounding conductors of the separately derived system to the grounded conductor. This connection shall be made at any single point on the separately derived system from the source to the first system disconnecting means or overcurrent device, or it shall be made at the source of a separately derived system that has no disconnecting means or overcurrent devices. Exception No. 1: For separately derived systems that are dual fed (double ended) in a common enclosure or grouped together in separate enclosures and employing a secondary tie, a single system bonding jumper connection to the tie point of the grounded circuit conductors from each power source shall be permitted. Exception No. 2: A system bonding jumper at both the source and the first disconnecting means shall be permitted where doing so does not establish a parallel path for the grounded conductor. Where a grounded conductor is used in this manner, it shall not be smaller than the size specified for the system bonding jumper but shall not be required to be larger than the ungrounded conductor(s). For the purposes of this exception, connection through the earth shall not be considered as providing a parallel path.
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Exception No. 3: The size of the system bonding jumper for a system that supplies a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 circuit, and is derived from a transformer rated not more than 1000 volt-amperes, shall not be smaller than the derived phase conductors and shall not be smaller than 14 AWG copper or 12 AWG aluminum. (2) Equipment Bonding Jumper Size. Where a bonding jumper of the wire type is run with the derived phase conductors from the source of a separately derived system to the first disconnecting means, it shall be sized in accordance with 250.102(C), based on the size of the derived phase conductors. (3) Grounding Electrode Conductor, Single Separately Derived System. A grounding electrode conductor for a single separately derived system shall be sized in accordance with 250.66 for the derived phase conductors and shall be used to connect the grounded conductor of the derived system to the grounding electrode as specified in 250.30(A)(7). This connection shall be made at the same point on the separately derived system where the system bonding jumper is installed. Exception No. 1: Where the system bonding jumper specified in 250.30(A)(1) is a wire or busbar, it shall be permitted to connect the grounding electrode conductor to the equipment grounding terminal, bar, or bus, provided the equipment grounding terminal, bar, or bus is of suffıcient size for the separately derived system. Exception No. 2: Where a separately derived system originates in listed equipment suitable as service equipment, the grounding electrode conductor from the service or feeder equipment to the grounding electrode shall be permitted as the grounding electrode conductor for the separately derived system, provided the grounding electrode conductor is of suffıcient size for the separately derived system. Where the equipment ground bus internal to the equipment is not smaller than the required grounding electrode conductor for the separately derived system, the grounding electrode connection for the separately derived system shall be permitted to be made to the bus. Exception No. 3: A grounding electrode conductor shall not be required for a system that supplies a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 circuit and is derived from a transformer rated not more than 1000 volt-amperes, provided the grounded conductor is bonded to the transformer frame or enclosure by a jumper sized in accordance with 250.30(A)(1), Exception No. 3, and the transformer frame or enclosure is grounded by one of the means specified in 250.134. (4) Grounding Electrode Conductor, Multiple Separately Derived Systems. Where more than one separately derived system is installed, it shall be permissible to connect a tap from each separately derived system to a common grounding electrode conductor. Each tap conductor
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shall connect the grounded conductor of the separately derived system to the common grounding electrode conductor. The grounding electrode conductors and taps shall comply with 250.30(A)(4)(a) through (A)(4)(c). Exception No. 1: Where the system bonding jumper specified in 250.30(A)(1) is a wire or busbar, it shall be permitted to connect the grounding electrode conductor to the equipment grounding terminal, bar, or bus, provided the equipment grounding terminal, bar, or bus is of suffıcient size for the separately derived system. Exception No. 2: A grounding electrode conductor shall not be required for a system that supplies a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 circuit and is derived from a transformer rated not more than 1000 volt-amperes, provided the system grounded conductor is bonded to the transformer frame or enclosure by a jumper sized in accordance with 250.30(A)(1), Exception No. 3 and the transformer frame or enclosure is grounded by one of the means specified in 250.134. (a) Common Grounding Electrode Conductor Size. The common grounding electrode conductor shall not be smaller than 3/0 AWG copper or 250 kcmil aluminum. (b) Tap Conductor Size. Each tap conductor shall be sized in accordance with 250.66 based on the derived phase conductors of the separately derived system it serves. Exception: Where a separately derived system originates in listed equipment suitable as service equipment, the grounding electrode conductor from the service or feeder equipment to the grounding electrode shall be permitted as the grounding electrode conductor for the separately derived system, provided the grounding electrode conductor is of suffıcient size for the separately derived system. Where the equipment ground bus internal to the equipment is not smaller than the required grounding electrode conductor for the separately derived system, the grounding electrode connection for the separately derived system shall be permitted to be made to the bus. (c) Connections. All tap connections to the common grounding electrode conductor shall be made at an accessible location by one of the following methods: (1) A listed connector. (2) Listed connections to aluminum or copper busbars not less than 6 mm × 50 mm (1⁄4 in. × 2 in.). Where aluminum busbars are used, the installation shall comply with 250.64(A). (3) By the exothermic welding process. Tap conductors shall be connected to the common grounding electrode conductor in such a manner that the common grounding electrode conductor remains without a splice or joint. (5) Installation. The installation of all grounding electrode conductors shall comply with 250.64(A), (B), (C), and (E).
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(6) Bonding. Structural steel and metal piping shall be bonded in accordance with 250.104(D). (7) Grounding Electrode. The grounding electrode shall be as near as practicable to and preferably in the same area as the grounding electrode conductor connection to the system. The grounding electrode shall be the nearest one of the following: (1) Metal water pipe grounding electrode as specified in 250.52(A)(1) (2) Structural metal grounding electrode as specified in 250.52(A)(2) Exception No. 1: Any of the other electrodes identified in 250.52(A) shall be used where the electrodes specified by 250.30(A)(7) are not available. Exception No. 2 to (1) and (2): Where a separately derived system originates in listed equipment suitable for use as service equipment, the grounding electrode used for the service or feeder equipment shall be permitted as the grounding electrode for the separately derived system. FPN: See 250.104(D) for bonding requirements of interior metal water piping in the area served by separately derived systems.
(8) Grounded Conductor. Where a grounded conductor is installed and the system bonding jumper is not located at the source of the separately derived system, 250.30(A)(8)(a), (A)(8)(b), and (A)(8)(c) shall apply. (a) Routing and Sizing. This conductor shall be routed with the derived phase conductors and shall not be smaller than the required grounding electrode conductor specified in Table 250.66 but shall not be required to be larger than the largest ungrounded derived phase conductor. In addition, for phase conductors larger than 1100 kcmil copper or 1750 kcmil aluminum, the grounded conductor shall not be smaller than 121⁄2 percent of the area of the largest derived phase conductor. The grounded conductor of a 3-phase, 3-wire delta system shall have an ampacity not less than that of the ungrounded conductors. (b) Parallel Conductors. Where the derived phase conductors are installed in parallel, the size of the grounded conductor shall be based on the total circular mil area of the parallel conductors, as indicated in this section. Where installed in two or more raceways, the size of the grounded conductor in each raceway shall be based on the size of the ungrounded conductors in the raceway but not smaller than 1/0 AWG. FPN: See 310.4 for grounded conductors connected in parallel.
(c) Impedance Grounded System. The grounded conductor of an impedance grounded neutral system shall be installed in accordance with 250.36 or 250.186.
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(B) Ungrounded Systems. The equipment of an ungrounded separately derived system shall be grounded as specified in 250.30(B)(1) and (B)(2). (1) Grounding Electrode Conductor. A grounding electrode conductor, sized in accordance with 250.66 for the derived phase conductors, shall be used to connect the metal enclosures of the derived system to the grounding electrode as specified in 250.30(B)(2). This connection shall be made at any point on the separately derived system from the source to the first system disconnecting means. (2) Grounding Electrode. Except as permitted by 250.34 for portable and vehicle-mounted generators, the grounding electrode shall comply with 250.30(A)(7). 250.32 Buildings or Structures Supplied by Feeder(s) or Branch Circuit(s). (A) Grounding Electrode. Building(s) or structure(s) supplied by feeder(s) or branch circuit(s) shall have a grounding electrode or grounding electrode system installed in accordance with 250.50. The grounding electrode conductor(s) shall be connected in accordance with 250.32(B) or (C). Where there is no existing grounding electrode, the grounding electrode(s) required in 250.50 shall be installed. Exception: A grounding electrode shall not be required where only a single branch circuit supplies the building or structure and the branch circuit includes an equipment grounding conductor for grounding the conductive non– current-carrying parts of equipment. For the purpose of this section, a multiwire branch circuit shall be considered as a single branch circuit. (B) Grounded Systems. For a grounded system at the separate building or structure, the connection to the grounding electrode and grounding or bonding of equipment, structures, or frames required to be grounded or bonded shall comply with either 250.32(B)(1) or (B)(2). (1) Equipment Grounding Conductor. An equipment grounding conductor as described in 250.118 shall be run with the supply conductors and connected to the building or structure disconnecting means and to the grounding electrode(s). The equipment grounding conductor shall be used for grounding or bonding of equipment, structures, or frames required to be grounded or bonded. The equipment grounding conductor shall be sized in accordance with 250.122. Any installed grounded conductor shall not be connected to the equipment grounding conductor or to the grounding electrode(s). (2) Grounded Conductor. Where (1) an equipment grounding conductor is not run with the supply to the building or structure, (2) there are no continuous metallic paths bonded to the grounding system in each building or structure involved, and (3) ground-fault protection of equipment
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has not been installed on the supply side of the feeder(s), the grounded conductor run with the supply to the building or structure shall be connected to the building or structure disconnecting means and to the grounding electrode(s) and shall be used for grounding or bonding of equipment, structures, or frames required to be grounded or bonded. The size of the grounded conductor shall not be smaller than the larger of either of the following: (1) That required by 220.61 (2) That required by 250.122
(1) The generator supplies only equipment mounted on the generator, cord-and-plug-connected equipment through receptacles mounted on the generator, or both, and (2) The non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment and the equipment grounding conductor terminals of the receptacles are bonded to the generator frame.
(C) Ungrounded Systems. The grounding electrode(s) shall be connected to the building or structure disconnecting means. (D) Disconnecting Means Located in Separate Building or Structure on the Same Premises. Where one or more disconnecting means supply one or more additional buildings or structures under single management, and where these disconnecting means are located remote from those buildings or structures in accordance with the provisions of 225.32, Exception Nos. 1 and 2, all of the following conditions shall be met: (1) The connection of the grounded conductor to the grounding electrode at a separate building or structure shall not be made. (2) An equipment grounding conductor for grounding any non–current-carrying equipment, interior metal piping systems, and building or structural metal frames is run with the circuit conductors to a separate building or structure and bonded to existing grounding electrode(s) required in Part III of this article, or, where there are no existing electrodes, the grounding electrode(s) required in Part III of this article shall be installed where a separate building or structure is supplied by more than one branch circuit. (3) Bonding the equipment grounding conductor to the grounding electrode at a separate building or structure shall be made in a junction box, panelboard, or similar enclosure located immediately inside or outside the separate building or structure. (E) Grounding Electrode Conductor. The size of the grounding electrode conductor to the grounding electrode(s) shall not be smaller than given in 250.66, based on the largest ungrounded supply conductor. The installation shall comply with Part III of this article. 250.34 Portable and Vehicle-Mounted Generators. (A) Portable Generators. The frame of a portable generator shall not be required to be connected to a grounding electrode as defined in 250.52 for a system supplied by the generator under the following conditions:
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(B) Vehicle-Mounted Generators. The frame of a vehicle shall not be required to be connected to a grounding electrode as defined in 250.52 for a system supplied by a generator located on this vehicle under the following conditions: (1) The frame of the generator is bonded to the vehicle frame, and (2) The generator supplies only equipment located on the vehicle or cord-and-plug-connected equipment through receptacles mounted on the vehicle, or both equipment located on the vehicle and cord-and-plug-connected equipment through receptacles mounted on the vehicle or on the generator, and (3) The non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment and the equipment grounding conductor terminals of the receptacles are bonded to the generator frame. (C) Grounded Conductor Bonding. A system conductor that is required to be grounded by 250.26 shall be bonded to the generator frame where the generator is a component of a separately derived system. FPN: For grounding portable generators supplying fixed wiring systems, see 250.20(D).
250.36 High-Impedance Grounded Neutral Systems. High-impedance grounded neutral systems in which a grounding impedance, usually a resistor, limits the groundfault current to a low value shall be permitted for 3-phase ac systems of 480 volts to 1000 volts where all the following conditions are met: (1) The conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation. (2) Continuity of power is required. (3) Ground detectors are installed on the system. (4) Line-to-neutral loads are not served. High-impedance grounded neutral systems shall comply with the provisions of 250.36(A) through (G). (A) Grounding Impedance Location. The grounding impedance shall be installed between the grounding electrode conductor and the system neutral. Where a neutral is not available, the grounding impedance shall be installed between the grounding electrode conductor and the neutral derived from a grounding transformer. (B) Neutral Conductor. The neutral conductor from the neutral point of the transformer or generator to its connection point to the grounding impedance shall be fully insulated.
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The neutral conductor shall have an ampacity of not less than the maximum current rating of the grounding impedance. In no case shall the neutral conductor be smaller than 8 AWG copper or 6 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum. (C) System Neutral Connection. The system neutral conductor shall not be connected to ground except through the grounding impedance. FPN: The impedance is normally selected to limit the ground-fault current to a value slightly greater than or equal to the capacitive charging current of the system. This value of impedance will also limit transient overvoltages to safe values. For guidance, refer to criteria for limiting transient overvoltages in ANSI/IEEE 142-1991, Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.
together to form the grounding electrode system. Where none of these grounding electrodes exist, one or more of the grounding electrodes specified in 250.52(A)(4) through (A)(7) shall be installed and used. Exception: Concrete-encased electrodes of existing buildings or structures shall not be required to be part of the grounding electrode system where the steel reinforcing bars or rods are not accessible for use without disturbing the concrete. 250.52 Grounding Electrodes. (A) Electrodes Permitted for Grounding.
(E) Equipment Bonding Jumper. The equipment bonding jumper (the connection between the equipment grounding conductors and the grounding impedance) shall be an unspliced conductor run from the first system disconnecting means or overcurrent device to the grounded side of the grounding impedance. (F) Grounding Electrode Conductor Location. The grounding electrode conductor shall be attached at any point from the grounded side of the grounding impedance to the equipment grounding connection at the service equipment or first system disconnecting means. (G) Equipment Bonding Jumper Size. The equipment bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with (1) or (2) as follows: (1) Where the grounding electrode conductor connection is made at the grounding impedance, the equipment bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with 250.66, based on the size of the service entrance conductors for a service or the derived phase conductors for a separately derived system. (2) Where the grounding electrode conductor is connected at the first system disconnecting means or overcurrent device, the equipment bonding jumper shall be sized the same as the neutral conductor in 250.36(B). III. Grounding Electrode System and Grounding Electrode Conductor 250.50 Grounding Electrode System. All grounding electrodes as described in 250.52(A)(1) through (A)(6) that are present at each building or structure served shall be bonded
(1) Metal Underground Water Pipe. A metal underground water pipe in direct contact with the earth for 3.0 m (10 ft) or more (including any metal well casing effectively bonded to the pipe) and electrically continuous (or made electrically continuous by bonding around insulating joints or insulating pipe) to the points of connection of the grounding electrode conductor and the bonding conductors. Interior metal water piping located more than 1.52 m (5 ft) from the point of entrance to the building shall not be used as a part of the grounding electrode system or as a conductor to interconnect electrodes that are part of the grounding electrode system. Exception: In industrial and commercial buildings or structures where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, interior metal water piping located more than 1.52 m (5 ft) from the point of entrance to the building shall be permitted as a part of the grounding electrode system or as a conductor to interconnect electrodes that are part of the grounding electrode system, provided that the entire length, other than short sections passing perpendicular through walls, floors, or ceilings, of the interior metal water pipe that is being used for the conductor is exposed. (2) Metal Frame of the Building or Structure. The metal frame of the building or structure, where any of the following methods are used to make an earth connection: (1) 3.0 m (10 ft) or more of a single structural metal member in direct contact with the earth or encased in concrete that is in direct contact with the earth (2) The structural metal frame is bonded to one or more of the grounding electrodes as defined in 250.52(A)(1), (A)(3), or (A)(4) (3) The structural metal frame is bonded to one or more of the grounding electrodes as defined in 250.52(A)(5) or (A)(6) that comply with 250.56, or (4) Other approved means of establishing a connection to earth.
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(6) Plate Electrodes. Each plate electrode shall expose not less than 0.186 m2 (2 ft2) of surface to exterior soil. Electrodes of iron or steel plates shall be at least 6.4 mm (1⁄4 in.) in thickness. Electrodes of nonferrous metal shall be at least 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) in thickness. (7) Other Local Metal Underground Systems or Structures. Other local metal underground systems or structures such as piping systems, underground tanks, and underground metal well casings that are not effectively bonded to a metal water pipe. (B) Electrodes Not Permitted for Grounding. The following shall not be used as grounding electrodes: (1) Metal underground gas piping system (2) Aluminum electrodes FPN: See 250.104(B) for bonding requirements of gas piping.
250.53 Grounding Electrode System Installation. FPN: See 547.9 and 547.10 for special grounding and bonding requirements for agricultural buildings.
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(A) Rod, Pipe, and Plate Electrodes. Where practicable, rod, pipe, and plate electrodes shall be embedded below permanent moisture level. Rod, pipe, and plate electrodes shall be free from nonconductive coatings such as paint or enamel. (B) Electrode Spacing. Where more than one of the electrodes of the type specified in 250.52(A)(5) or (A)(6) are used, each electrode of one grounding system (including that used for air terminals) shall not be less than 1.83 m (6 ft) from any other electrode of another grounding system. Two or more grounding electrodes that are effectively bonded together shall be considered a single grounding electrode system. (C) Bonding Jumper. The bonding jumper(s) used to connect the grounding electrodes together to form the grounding electrode system shall be installed in accordance with 250.64(A), (B), and (E), shall be sized in accordance with 250.66, and shall be connected in the manner specified in 250.70. (D) Metal Underground Water Pipe. Where used as a grounding electrode, metal underground water pipe shall meet the requirements of 250.53(D)(1) and (D)(2). (1) Continuity. Continuity of the grounding path or the bonding connection to interior piping shall not rely on water meters or filtering devices and similar equipment. (2) Supplemental Electrode Required. A metal underground water pipe shall be supplemented by an additional electrode of a type specified in 250.52(A)(2) through (A)(7). Where the supplemental electrode is a rod, pipe, or plate type, it shall comply with 250.56. The supplemental electrode shall be permitted to be bonded to the grounding electrode conductor, the grounded service-entrance conductor, the nonflexible grounded service raceway, or any grounded service enclosure. Exception: The supplemental electrode shall be permitted to be bonded to the interior metal water piping at any convenient point as covered in 250.52(A)(1), Exception. (E) Supplemental Electrode Bonding Connection Size. Where the supplemental electrode is a rod, pipe, or plate electrode, that portion of the bonding jumper that is the sole connection to the supplemental grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than 6 AWG copper wire or 4 AWG aluminum wire. (F) Ground Ring. The ground ring shall be buried at a depth below the earth’s surface of not less than 750 mm (30 in.). (G) Rod and Pipe Electrodes. The electrode shall be installed such that at least 2.44 m (8 ft) of length is in contact with the soil. It shall be driven to a depth of not less than
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FPN No. 2: Bonding together of all separate grounding electrodes will limit potential differences between them and between their associated wiring systems.
250.62 Grounding Electrode Conductor Material. The grounding electrode conductor shall be of copper, aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum. The material selected shall be resistant to any corrosive condition existing at the installation or shall be suitably protected against corrosion. The conductor shall be solid or stranded, insulated, covered, or bare.
(H) Plate Electrode. Plate electrodes shall be installed not less than 750 mm (30 in.) below the surface of the earth.
250.64 Grounding Electrode Conductor Installation. Grounding electrode conductors shall be installed as specified in 250.64(A) through (F).
250.54 Supplementary Grounding Electrodes. Supplementary grounding electrodes shall be permitted to be connected to the equipment grounding conductors specified in 250.118 and shall not be required to comply with the electrode bonding requirements of 250.50 or 250.53(C) or the resistance requirements of 250.56, but the earth shall not be used as an effective ground-fault current path as specified in 250.4(A)(5) and 250.4(B)(4).
(A) Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum Conductors. Bare aluminum or copper-clad aluminum grounding conductors shall not be used where in direct contact with masonry or the earth or where subject to corrosive conditions. Where used outside, aluminum or copper-clad aluminum grounding conductors shall not be terminated within 450 mm (18 in.) of the earth.
250.56 Resistance of Rod, Pipe, and Plate Electrodes. A single electrode consisting of a rod, pipe, or plate that does not have a resistance to ground of 25 ohms or less shall be augmented by one additional electrode of any of the types specified by 250.52(A)(2) through (A)(7). Where multiple rod, pipe, or plate electrodes are installed to meet the requirements of this section, they shall not be less than 1.8 m (6 ft) apart. FPN: The paralleling efficiency of rods longer than 2.5 m (8 ft) is improved by spacing greater than 1.8 m (6 ft).
250.58 Common Grounding Electrode. Where an ac system is connected to a grounding electrode in or at a building or structure, the same electrode shall be used to ground conductor enclosures and equipment in or on that building or structure. Where separate services, feeders, or branch circuits supply a building and are required to be connected to a grounding electrode(s), the same grounding electrode(s) shall be used. Two or more grounding electrodes that are effectively bonded together shall be considered as a single grounding electrode system in this sense. 250.60 Use of Air Terminals. Air terminal conductors and driven pipes, rods, or plate electrodes used for grounding air terminals shall not be used in lieu of the grounding electrodes required by 250.50 for grounding wiring systems and equipment. This provision shall not prohibit the required bonding together of grounding electrodes of different systems. FPN No. 1: See 250.106 for spacing from air terminals. See 800.100(D), 810.21(J), and 820.100(D) for bonding of electrodes.
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(B) Securing and Protection Against Physical Damage. Where exposed, a grounding electrode conductor or its enclosure shall be securely fastened to the surface on which it is carried. A 4 AWG or larger copper or aluminum grounding electrode conductor shall be protected where exposed to physical damage. A 6 AWG grounding electrode conductor that is free from exposure to physical damage shall be permitted to be run along the surface of the building construction without metal covering or protection where it is securely fastened to the construction; otherwise, it shall be in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, electrical metallic tubing, or cable armor. Grounding electrode conductors smaller than 6 AWG shall be in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, electrical metallic tubing, or cable armor. (C) Continuous. Grounding electrode conductor(s) shall be installed in one continuous length without a splice or joint except as permitted in (1) through (4): (1) Splicing shall be permitted only by irreversible compression-type connectors listed as grounding and bonding equipment or by the exothermic welding process. (2) Sections of busbars shall be permitted to be connected together to form a grounding electrode conductor. (3) Bonding jumper(s) from grounding electrode(s) and grounding electrode conductor(s) shall be permitted to be connected to an aluminum or copper busbar not less than 6 mm × 50 mm (1⁄4 in. × 2 in.). The busbar shall be securely fastened and shall be installed in an accessible location. Connections shall be made by a listed connector or by the exothermic welding process. (4) Where aluminum busbars are used, the installation shall comply with 250.64(A).
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(D) Grounding Electrode Conductor Taps. Where a service consists of more than a single enclosure as permitted in 230.71(A), it shall be permitted to connect taps to the common grounding electrode conductor. Each such tap conductor shall extend to the inside of each such enclosure. The common grounding electrode conductor shall be sized in accordance with 250.66, based on the sum of the circular mil area of the largest ungrounded service entrance conductors. Where more than one set of service entrance conductors as permitted by 230.40, Exception No. 2 connect directly to a service drop or lateral, the common grounding electrode conductor shall be sized in accordance with Table 250.66 Note 1. The tap conductors shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with the grounding electrode conductors specified in 250.66 for the largest conductor serving the respective enclosures. The tap conductors shall be connected to the common grounding electrode conductor in such a manner that the common grounding electrode conductor remains without a splice or joint.
Table 250.66 Grounding Electrode Conductor for Alternating-Current Systems
(E) Enclosures for Grounding Electrode Conductors. Ferrous metal enclosures for grounding electrode conductors shall be electrically continuous from the point of attachment to cabinets or equipment to the grounding electrode and shall be securely fastened to the ground clamp or fitting. Nonferrous metal enclosures shall not be required to be electrically continuous. Ferrous metal enclosures that are not physically continuous from cabinets or equipment to the grounding electrode shall be made electrically continuous by bonding each end of the raceway or enclosure to the grounding electrode conductor. Bonding shall apply at each end and to all intervening ferrous raceways, boxes, and enclosures between the service equipment and the grounding electrode. The bonding jumper for a grounding electrode conductor raceway or cable armor shall be the same size as, or larger than, the required enclosed grounding electrode conductor. Where a raceway is used as protection for a grounding electrode conductor, the installation shall comply with the requirements of the appropriate raceway article. (F) To Electrode(s). A grounding electrode conductor shall be permitted to be run to any convenient grounding electrode available in the grounding electrode system, or to one or more grounding electrode(s) individually, or to the aluminum or copper busbar as permitted in 250.64(C). The grounding electrode conductor shall be sized for the largest grounding electrode conductor required among all the electrodes connected to it. 250.66 Size of Alternating-Current Grounding Electrode Conductor. The size of the grounding electrode conductor of a grounded or ungrounded ac system shall not be less than given in Table 250.66, except as permitted in 250.66(A) through (C). FPN: See 250.24(C) for size of ac system conductor brought to service equipment.
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Size of Largest Ungrounded Service-Entrance Conductor or Equivalent Area for Parallel Conductorsa (AWG/kcmil)
Copper
Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum
Size of Grounding Electrode Conductor (AWG/kcmil)
Copper
Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminumb
2 or smaller
1/0 or smaller
8
6
1 or 1/0
2/0 or 3/0
6
4
2/0 or 3/0
4/0 or 250
4
2
Over 3/0 through 350
Over 250 through 500
2
1/0
Over 350 through 600
Over 500 through 900
1/0
3/0
Over 600 Over 900 through 1100 through 1750
2/0
4/0
Over 1100
3/0
250
Over 1750
Notes: 1. Where multiple sets of service-entrance conductors are used as permitted in 230.40, Exception No. 2, the equivalent size of the largest service-entrance conductor shall be determined by the largest sum of the areas of the corresponding conductors of each set. 2. Where there are no service-entrance conductors, the grounding electrode conductor size shall be determined by the equivalent size of the largest service-entrance conductor required for the load to be served. a This table also applies to the derived conductors of separately derived ac systems. b See installation restrictions in 250.64(A).
(A) Connections to Rod, Pipe, or Plate Electrodes. Where the grounding electrode conductor is connected to rod, pipe, or plate electrodes as permitted in 250.52(A)(5) or (A)(6), that portion of the conductor that is the sole connection to the grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than 6 AWG copper wire or 4 AWG aluminum wire. (B) Connections to Concrete-Encased Electrodes. Where the grounding electrode conductor is connected to a concrete-encased electrode as permitted in 250.52(A)(3), that portion of the conductor that is the sole connection to the grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than 4 AWG copper wire. (C) Connections to Ground Rings. Where the grounding electrode conductor is connected to a ground ring as permitted in 250.52(A)(4), that portion of the conductor that is the sole connection to the grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than the conductor used for the ground ring.
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(A) Accessibility. The connection of a grounding electrode conductor or bonding jumper to a grounding electrode shall be accessible. Exception No. 1: An encased or buried connection to a concrete-encased, driven, or buried grounding electrode shall not be required to be accessible. Exception No. 2: An exothermic or irreversible compression connection to fire-proofed structural metal shall not be required to be accessible. (B) Effective Grounding Path. The connection of a grounding electrode conductor or bonding jumper to a grounding electrode shall be made in a manner that will ensure a permanent and effective grounding path. Where necessary to ensure the grounding path for a metal piping system used as a grounding electrode, effective bonding shall be provided around insulated joints and around any equipment likely to be disconnected for repairs or replacement. Bonding conductors shall be of sufficient length to permit removal of such equipment while retaining the integrity of the bond. 250.70 Methods of Grounding and Bonding Conductor Connection to Electrodes. The grounding or bonding conductor shall be connected to the grounding electrode by exothermic welding, listed lugs, listed pressure connectors, listed clamps, or other listed means. Connections depending on solder shall not be used. Ground clamps shall be listed for the materials of the grounding electrode and the grounding electrode conductor and, where used on pipe, rod, or other buried electrodes, shall also be listed for direct soil burial or concrete encasement. Not more than one conductor shall be connected to the grounding electrode by a single clamp or fitting unless the clamp or fitting is listed for multiple conductors. One of the following methods shall be used: (1) A pipe fitting, pipe plug, or other approved device screwed into a pipe or pipe fitting (2) A listed bolted clamp of cast bronze or brass, or plain or malleable iron (3) For indoor telecommunications purposes only, a listed sheet metal strap-type ground clamp having a rigid metal base that seats on the electrode and having a strap of such material and dimensions that it is not likely to stretch during or after installation (4) An equally substantial approved means
Exception: A metal elbow that is installed in an underground installation of rigid nonmetallic conduit and is isolated from possible contact by a minimum cover of 450 mm (18 in.) to any part of the elbow shall not be required to be grounded. 250.84 Underground Service Cable or Raceway. (A) Underground Service Cable. The sheath or armor of a continuous underground metal-sheathed or armored service cable system that is bonded to the grounded underground system shall not be required to be grounded at the building or structure. The sheath or armor shall be permitted to be insulated from the interior metal raceway conduit or piping. (B) Underground Service Raceway Containing Cable. An underground metal service raceway that contains a metalsheathed or armored cable bonded to the grounded underground system shall not be required to be grounded at the building or structure. The sheath or armor shall be permitted to be insulated from the interior metal raceway or piping. 250.86 Other Conductor Enclosures and Raceways. Except as permitted by 250.112(I), metal enclosures and raceways for other than service conductors shall be grounded. Exception No. 1: Metal enclosures and raceways for conductors added to existing installations of open wire, knob and tube wiring, and nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall not be required to be grounded where these enclosures or wiring methods comply with (1) through (4) as follows: (1) Do not provide an equipment ground (2) Are in runs of less than 7.5 m (25 ft) (3) Are free from probable contact with ground, grounded metal, metal lath, or other conductive material (4) Are guarded against contact by persons Exception No. 2: Short sections of metal enclosures or raceways used to provide support or protection of cable assemblies from physical damage shall not be required to be grounded. Exception No. 3: A metal elbow shall not be required to be grounded where it is installed in a nonmetallic raceway and is isolated from possible contact by a minimum cover of 450 mm (18 in.) to any part of the elbow or is encased in not less than 50 mm (2 in.) of concrete.
IV. Enclosure, Raceway, and Service Cable Grounding
V. Bonding
250.80 Service Raceways and Enclosures. Metal enclosures and raceways for service conductors and equipment shall be grounded.
250.90 General. Bonding shall be provided where necessary to ensure electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any fault current likely to be imposed.
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250.92 Services. (A) Bonding of Services. The non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment indicated in 250.92(A)(1), (A)(2), and (A)(3) shall be effectively bonded together. (1) The service raceways, cable trays, cablebus framework, auxiliary gutters, or service cable armor or sheath except as permitted in 250.84. (2) All service enclosures containing service conductors, including meter fittings, boxes, or the like, interposed in the service raceway or armor. (3) Any metallic raceway or armor enclosing a grounding electrode conductor as specified in 250.64(B). Bonding shall apply at each end and to all intervening raceways, boxes, and enclosures between the service equipment and the grounding electrode. (B) Method of Bonding at the Service. Electrical continuity at service equipment, service raceways, and service conductor enclosures shall be ensured by one of the following methods: (1) Bonding equipment to the grounded service conductor in a manner provided in 250.8 (2) Connections utilizing threaded couplings or threaded bosses on enclosures where made up wrenchtight (3) Threadless couplings and connectors where made up tight for metal raceways and metal-clad cables (4) Other listed devices, such as bonding-type locknuts, bushings, or bushings with bonding jumpers Bonding jumpers meeting the other requirements of this article shall be used around concentric or eccentric knockouts that are punched or otherwise formed so as to impair the electrical connection to ground. Standard locknuts or bushings shall not be the sole means for the bonding required by this section. 250.94 Bonding for Other Systems. An accessible means external to enclosures for connecting intersystem bonding and grounding electrode conductors shall be provided at the service equipment and at the disconnecting means for any additional buildings or structures by at least one of the following means: (1) Exposed nonflexible metallic raceways (2) Exposed grounding electrode conductor (3) Approved means for the external connection of a copper or other corrosion-resistant bonding or grounding conductor to the grounded raceway or equipment FPN No. 1: A 6 AWG copper conductor with one end bonded to the grounded nonflexible metallic raceway or equipment and with 150 mm (6 in.) or more of the other end made accessible on the outside wall is an example of the approved means covered in 250.94(3).
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FPN No. 2: See 800.100, 810.21, and 820.100 for bonding and grounding requirements for communications circuits, radio and television equipment, and CATV circuits.
250.96 Bonding Other Enclosures. (A) General. Metal raceways, cable trays, cable armor, cable sheath, enclosures, frames, fittings, and other metal non– current-carrying parts that are to serve as grounding conductors, with or without the use of supplementary equipment grounding conductors, shall be effectively bonded where necessary to ensure electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct safely any fault current likely to be imposed on them. Any nonconductive paint, enamel, or similar coating shall be removed at threads, contact points, and contact surfaces or be connected by means of fittings designed so as to make such removal unnecessary. (B) Isolated Grounding Circuits. Where required for the reduction of electrical noise (electromagnetic interference) on the grounding circuit, an equipment enclosure supplied by a branch circuit shall be permitted to be isolated from a raceway containing circuits supplying only that equipment by one or more listed nonmetallic raceway fittings located at the point of attachment of the raceway to the equipment enclosure. The metal raceway shall comply with provisions of this article and shall be supplemented by an internal insulated equipment grounding conductor installed in accordance with 250.146(D) to ground the equipment enclosure. FPN: Use of an isolated equipment grounding conductor does not relieve the requirement for grounding the raceway system.
250.97 Bonding for Over 250 Volts. For circuits of over 250 volts to ground, the electrical continuity of metal raceways and cables with metal sheaths that contain any conductor other than service conductors shall be ensured by one or more of the methods specified for services in 250.92(B), except for (B)(1). Exception: Where oversized, concentric, or eccentric knockouts are not encountered, or where a box or enclosure with concentric or eccentric knockouts listed to provide a permanent, reliable electrical bond, the following methods shall be permitted: (1) Threadless couplings and connectors for cables with metal sheaths (2) Two locknuts, on rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit, one inside and one outside of boxes and cabinets (3) Fittings with shoulders that seat firmly against the box or cabinet, such as electrical metallic tubing connectors, flexible metal conduit connectors, and cable connectors, with one locknut on the inside of boxes and cabinets (4) Listed fittings
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250.98 Bonding Loosely Jointed Metal Raceways. Expansion fittings and telescoping sections of metal raceways shall be made electrically continuous by equipment bonding jumpers or other means. 250.100 Bonding in Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Regardless of the voltage of the electrical system, the electrical continuity of non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment, raceways, and other enclosures in any hazardous (classified) location as defined in Article 500 shall be ensured by any of the methods specified in 250.92(B)(2) through (B)(4) that are approved for the wiring method used. One or more of these bonding methods shall be used whether or not supplementary equipment grounding conductors are installed.
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with Table 250.122 for the largest overcurrent device supplying circuits therein. (E) Installation. The equipment bonding jumper shall be permitted to be installed inside or outside of a raceway or enclosure. Where installed on the outside, the length of the equipment bonding jumper shall not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft) and shall be routed with the raceway or enclosure. Where installed inside of a raceway, the equipment bonding jumper shall comply with the requirements of 250.119 and 250.148. Exception: An equipment bonding jumper longer than 1.8 m (6 ft) shall be permitted at outside pole locations for the purpose of bonding or grounding isolated sections of metal raceways or elbows installed in exposed risers of metal conduit or other metal raceway.
250.102 Equipment Bonding Jumpers.
(B) Attachment. Equipment bonding jumpers shall be attached in the manner specified by the applicable provisions of 250.8 for circuits and equipment and by 250.70 for grounding electrodes. (C) Size — Equipment Bonding Jumper on Supply Side of Service. The bonding jumper shall not be smaller than the sizes shown in Table 250.66 for grounding electrode conductors. Where the service-entrance phase conductors are larger than 1100 kcmil copper or 1750 kcmil aluminum, the bonding jumper shall have an area not less than 121⁄2 percent of the area of the largest phase conductor except that, where the phase conductors and the bonding jumper are of different materials (copper or aluminum), the minimum size of the bonding jumper shall be based on the assumed use of phase conductors of the same material as the bonding jumper and with an ampacity equivalent to that of the installed phase conductors. Where the service-entrance conductors are paralleled in two or more raceways or cables, the equipment bonding jumper, where routed with the raceways or cables, shall be run in parallel. The size of the bonding jumper for each raceway or cable shall be based on the size of the service-entrance conductors in each raceway or cable.
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250.104 Bonding of Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Steel. (A) Metal Water Piping. The metal water piping system shall be bonded as required in (A)(1), (A)(2), or (A)(3) of this section. The bonding jumper(s) shall be installed in accordance with 250.64(A), (B), and (E). The points of attachment of the bonding jumper(s) shall be accessible. (1) General. Metal water piping system(s) installed in or attached to a building or structure shall be bonded to the service equipment enclosure, the grounded conductor at the service, the grounding electrode conductor where of sufficient size, or to the one or more grounding electrodes used. The bonding jumper(s) shall be sized in accordance with Table 250.66 except as permitted in 250.104(A)(2) and (A)(3). (2) Buildings of Multiple Occupancy. In buildings of multiple occupancy where the metal water piping system(s) installed in or attached to a building or structure for the individual occupancies is metallically isolated from all other occupancies by use of nonmetallic water piping, the metal water piping system(s) for each occupancy shall be permitted to be bonded to the equipment grounding terminal of the panelboard or switchboard enclosure (other than service equipment) supplying that occupancy. The bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with Table 250.122. (3) Multiple Buildings or Structures Supplied by a Feeder(s) or Branch Circuit(s). The metal water piping system(s) installed in or attached to a building or structure shall be bonded to the building or structure disconnecting means enclosure where located at the building or structure, to the equipment grounding conductor run with the supply conductors, or to the one or more grounding electrodes used. The bonding jumper(s) shall be sized in accordance with 250.66, based on the size of the feeder or branch circuit conductors that supply the building. The bonding jumper shall not be required to be larger than the largest ungrounded feeder or branch circuit conductor supplying the building.
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• (B) Other Metal Piping. Where installed in or attached to a building or structure, metal piping system(s), including gas piping, that is likely to become energized shall be bonded to the service equipment enclosure, the grounded conductor at the service, the grounding electrode conductor where of sufficient size, or to the one or more grounding electrodes used. The bonding jumper(s) shall be sized in accordance with 250.122, using the rating of the circuit that is likely to energize the piping system(s). The equipment grounding conductor for the circuit that is likely to energize the piping shall be permitted to serve as the bonding means. The points of attachment of the bonding jumper(s) shall be accessible. FPN: Bonding all piping and metal air ducts within the premises will provide additional safety.
(C) Structural Metal. Exposed structural metal that is interconnected to form a metal building frame and is not intentionally grounded and is likely to become energized shall be bonded to the service equipment enclosure, the grounded conductor at the service, the grounding electrode conductor where of sufficient size, or the one or more grounding electrodes used. The bonding jumper(s) shall be sized in accordance with Table 250.66 and installed in accordance with 250.64(A), (B), and (E). The points of attachment of the bonding jumper(s) shall be accessible. (D) Separately Derived Systems. Metal water piping systems and structural metal that is interconnected to form a building frame shall be bonded to separately derived systems in accordance with (D)(1) through (D)(3). (1) Metal Water Piping System(s). The grounded conductor of each separately derived system shall be bonded to the nearest available point of the metal water piping system(s) in the area served by each separately derived system. This connection shall be made at the same point on the separately derived system where the grounding electrode conductor is connected. Each bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with Table 250.66 based on the largest ungrounded conductor of the separately derived system. Exception No. 1: A separate bonding jumper to the metal water piping system shall not be required where the metal water piping system is used as the grounding electrode for the separately derived system. Exception No. 2: A separate water piping bonding jumper shall not be required where the metal frame of a building or structure is used as the grounding electrode for a separately derived system and is bonded to the metal water piping in the area served by the separately derived system. (2) Structural Metal. Where exposed structural metal that is interconnected to form the building frame exists in the area served by the separately derived system, it shall be bonded to the grounded conductor of each separately derived system.
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This connection shall be made at the same point on the separately derived system where the grounding electrode conductor is connected. Each bonding jumper shall be sized in accordance with Table 250.66 based on the largest ungrounded conductor of the separately derived system. Exception No. 1: A separate bonding jumper to the building structural metal shall not be required where the metal frame of a building or structure is used as the grounding electrode for the separately derived system. Exception No. 2: A separate bonding jumper to the building structural metal shall not be required where the water piping of a building or structure is used as the grounding electrode for a separately derived system and is bonded to the building structural metal in the area served by the separately derived system. (3) Common Grounding Electrode Conductor. Where a common grounding electrode conductor is installed for multiple separately derived systems as permitted by 250.30(A)(4), and exposed structural metal that is interconnected to form the building frame or interior metal piping exists in the area served by the separately derived system, the metal piping and the structural metal member shall be bonded to the common grounding electrode conductor. Exception: A separate bonding jumper from each derived system to metal water piping and to structural metal members shall not be required where the metal water piping and the structural metal members in the area served by the separately derived system are bonded to the common grounding electrode conductor. 250.106 Lightning Protection Systems. The lightning protection system ground terminals shall be bonded to the building or structure grounding electrode system. FPN No. 1: See 250.60 for use of air terminals. For further information, see NFPA 780-2004, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems, which contains detailed information on grounding, bonding, and spacing from lightning protection systems. FPN No. 2: Metal raceways, enclosures, frames, and other non–current-carrying metal parts of electric equipment installed on a building equipped with a lightning protection system may require bonding or spacing from the lightning protection conductors in accordance with NFPA 780-2004, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems. Separation from lightning protection conductors is typically 1.8 m (6 ft) through air or 900 mm (3 ft) through dense materials such as concrete, brick, or wood.
VI. Equipment Grounding and Equipment Grounding Conductors 250.110 Equipment Fastened in Place or Connected by Permanent Wiring Methods (Fixed). Exposed non– current-carrying metal parts of fixed equipment likely to become energized shall be grounded under any of the following conditions:
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(1) Where within 2.5 m (8 ft) vertically or 1.5 m (5 ft) horizontally of ground or grounded metal objects and subject to contact by persons (2) Where located in a wet or damp location and not isolated (3) Where in electrical contact with metal (4) Where in a hazardous (classified) location as covered by Articles 500 through 517 (5) Where supplied by a metal-clad, metal-sheathed, metalraceway, or other wiring method that provides an equipment ground, except as permitted by 250.86, Exception No. 2, for short sections of metal enclosures (6) Where equipment operates with any terminal at over 150 volts to ground Exception No. 1: Metal frames of electrically heated appliances, exempted by special permission, in which case the frames shall be permanently and effectively insulated from ground.
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(G) Electric Signs. Electric signs, outline lighting, and associated equipment as provided in Article 600. (H) Motion Picture Projection Equipment. Motion picture projection equipment. (I) Power-Limited Remote-Control, Signaling, and Fire Alarm Circuits. Equipment supplied by Class 1 powerlimited circuits and Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remotecontrol and signaling circuits, and by fire alarm circuits, shall be grounded where system grounding is required by Part II or Part VIII of this article. (J) Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures). Luminaires (lighting fixtures) as provided in Part V of Article 410. (K) Skid Mounted Equipment. Permanently mounted electrical equipment and skids shall be grounded with an equipment bonding jumper sized as required by 250.122.
Exception No. 2: Distribution apparatus, such as transformer and capacitor cases, mounted on wooden poles, at a height exceeding 2.5 m (8 ft) above ground or grade level.
(L) Motor-Operated Water Pumps. Motor-operated water pumps, including the submersible type.
Exception No. 3: Listed equipment protected by a system of double insulation, or its equivalent, shall not be required to be grounded. Where such a system is employed, the equipment shall be distinctively marked.
(M) Metal Well Casings. Where a submersible pump is used in a metal well casing, the well casing shall be bonded to the pump circuit equipment grounding conductor.
250.112 Fastened in Place or Connected by Permanent Wiring Methods (Fixed) — Specific. Exposed, non–currentcarrying metal parts of the kinds of equipment described in 250.112(A) through (K), and non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment and enclosures described in 250.112(L) and (M), shall be grounded regardless of voltage. (A) Switchboard Frames and Structures. Switchboard frames and structures supporting switching equipment, except frames of 2-wire dc switchboards where effectively insulated from ground. (B) Pipe Organs. Generator and motor frames in an electrically operated pipe organ, unless effectively insulated from ground and the motor driving it.
250.114 Equipment Connected by Cord and Plug. Under any of the conditions described in 250.114(1) through (4), exposed non–current-carrying metal parts of cord-andplug-connected equipment likely to become energized shall be grounded. Exception: Listed tools, listed appliances, and listed equipment covered in 250.114(2) through (4) shall not be required to be grounded where protected by a system of double insulation or its equivalent. Double insulated equipment shall be distinctively marked. (1) In hazardous (classified) locations (see Articles 500 through 517) (2) Where operated at over 150 volts to ground
(C) Motor Frames. Motor frames, as provided by 430.242.
Exception No. 1: Motors, where guarded, shall not be required to be grounded.
(D) Enclosures for Motor Controllers. Enclosures for motor controllers unless attached to ungrounded portable equipment.
Exception No. 2: Metal frames of electrically heated appliances, exempted by special permission, shall not be required to be grounded, in which case the frames shall be permanently and effectively insulated from ground.
(E) Elevators and Cranes. Electric equipment for elevators and cranes. (F) Garages, Theaters, and Motion Picture Studios. Electric equipment in commercial garages, theaters, and motion picture studios, except pendant lampholders supplied by circuits not over 150 volts to ground.
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(3) In residential occupancies: a. Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners b. Clothes-washing, clothes-drying, dish-washing machines; kitchen waste disposers; information technology equipment; sump pumps and electrical aquarium equipment
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c. Hand-held motor-operated tools, stationary and fixed motor-operated tools, light industrial motor-operated tools d. Motor-operated appliances of the following types: hedge clippers, lawn mowers, snow blowers, and wet scrubbers e. Portable handlamps (4) In other than residential occupancies: a. Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners b. Clothes-washing, clothes-drying, dish-washing machines; information technology equipment; sump pumps and electrical aquarium equipment c. Hand-held motor-operated tools, stationary and fixed motor-operated tools, light industrial motor-operated tools d. Motor-operated appliances of the following types: hedge clippers, lawn mowers, snow blowers, and wet scrubbers e. Portable handlamps f. Cord-and-plug-connected appliances used in damp or wet locations or by persons standing on the ground or on metal floors or working inside of metal tanks or boilers g. Tools likely to be used in wet or conductive locations
(3) Intermediate metal conduit. (4) Electrical metallic tubing. • (5) Listed flexible metal conduit meeting all the following conditions: a. The conduit is terminated in fittings listed for grounding. b. The circuit conductors contained in the conduit are protected by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less. c. The combined length of flexible metal conduit and flexible metallic tubing and liquidtight flexible metal conduit in the same ground return path does not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft). d. Where used to connect equipment where flexibility is necessary after installation, an equipment grounding conductor shall be installed. (6) Listed liquidtight flexible metal conduit meeting all the following conditions:
FPN: Where extensive metal in or on buildings may become energized and is subject to personal contact, adequate bonding and grounding will provide additional safety.
a. The conduit is terminated in fittings listed for grounding. b. For metric designators 12 through 16 (trade sizes 3⁄8 through 1⁄2), the circuit conductors contained in the conduit are protected by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less. c. For metric designators 21 through 35 (trade sizes 3⁄4 through 11⁄4), the circuit conductors contained in the conduit are protected by overcurrent devices rated not more than 60 amperes and there is no flexible metal conduit, flexible metallic tubing, or liquidtight flexible metal conduit in trade sizes metric designators 12 through 16 (trade sizes 3⁄8 through 1⁄2) in the grounding path. d. The combined length of flexible metal conduit and flexible metallic tubing and liquidtight flexible metal conduit in the same ground return path does not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft). e. Where used to connect equipment where flexibility is necessary after installation, an equipment grounding conductor shall be installed. (7) Flexible metallic tubing where the tubing is terminated in fittings listed for grounding and meeting the following conditions:
250.118 Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors. The equipment grounding conductor run with or enclosing the circuit conductors shall be one or more or a combination of the following: (1) A copper, aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum conductor. This conductor shall be solid or stranded; insulated, covered, or bare; and in the form of a wire or a busbar of any shape. (2) Rigid metal conduit.
a. The circuit conductors contained in the tubing are protected by overcurrent devices rated at 20 amperes or less. b. The combined length of flexible metal conduit and flexible metallic tubing and liquidtight flexible metal conduit in the same ground return path does not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft). (8) Armor of Type AC cable as provided in 320.108. (9) The copper sheath of mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable.
Exception: Tools and portable handlamps likely to be used in wet or conductive locations shall not be required to be grounded where supplied through an isolating transformer with an ungrounded secondary of not over 50 volts. 250.116 Nonelectric Equipment. The metal parts of nonelectric equipment described in this section shall be grounded. (1) Frames and tracks of electrically operated cranes and hoists (2) Frames of nonelectrically driven elevator cars to which electric conductors are attached (3) Hand-operated metal shifting ropes or cables of electric elevators
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(10) Type MC cable where listed and identified for grounding in accordance with the following: a. The combined metallic sheath and grounding conductor of interlocked metal tape–type MC cable b. The metallic sheath or the combined metallic sheath and grounding conductors of the smooth or corrugated tube type MC cable (11) Cable trays as permitted in 392.3(C) and 392.7. (12) Cablebus framework as permitted in 370.3. (13) Other listed electrically continuous metal raceways and listed auxiliary gutters. (14) Surface metal raceways listed for grounding. 250.119 Identification of Equipment Grounding Conductors. Unless required elsewhere in this Code, equipment grounding conductors shall be permitted to be bare, covered, or insulated. Individually covered or insulated equipment grounding conductors shall have a continuous outer finish that is either green or green with one or more yellow stripes except as permitted in this section. Conductors with insulation or individual covering that is green, green with one or more yellow stripes, or otherwise identified as permitted by this section shall not be used for ungrounded or grounded circuit conductors. (A) Conductors Larger Than 6 AWG. Equipment grounding conductors larger than 6 AWG shall comply with 250.119(A)(1) and (A)(2). (1) An insulated or covered conductor larger than 6 AWG shall be permitted, at the time of installation, to be permanently identified as an equipment grounding conductor at each end and at every point where the conductor is accessible. Exception: Conductors larger than 6 AWG shall not be required to be marked in conduit bodies that contain no splices or unused hubs. (2) Identification shall encircle the conductor and shall be accomplished by one of the following: a. Stripping the insulation or covering from the entire exposed length b. Coloring the exposed insulation or covering green c. Marking the exposed insulation or covering with green tape or green adhesive labels (B) Multiconductor Cable. Where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, one or more insulated conductors in a multiconductor cable, at the time of installation, shall be permitted to be permanently identified as equipment grounding conductors at each end and at every point where the conductors are accessible by one of the following means: (1) Stripping the insulation from the entire exposed length (2) Coloring the exposed insulation green
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(3) Marking the exposed insulation with green tape or green adhesive labels (C) Flexible Cord. An uninsulated equipment grounding conductor shall be permitted, but, if individually covered, the covering shall have a continuous outer finish that is either green or green with one or more yellow stripes. 250.120 Equipment Grounding Conductor Installation. An equipment grounding conductor shall be installed in accordance with 250.120(A), (B), and (C). (A) Raceway, Cable Trays, Cable Armor, Cablebus, or Cable Sheaths. Where it consists of a raceway, cable tray, cable armor, cablebus framework, or cable sheath or where it is a wire within a raceway or cable, it shall be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions in this Code using fittings for joints and terminations approved for use with the type raceway or cable used. All connections, joints, and fittings shall be made tight using suitable tools. (B) Aluminum and Copper-Clad Aluminum Conductors. Equipment grounding conductors of bare or insulated aluminum or copper-clad aluminum shall be permitted. Bare conductors shall not come in direct contact with masonry or the earth or where subject to corrosive conditions. Aluminum or copper-clad aluminum conductors shall not be terminated within 450 mm (18 in.) of the earth. (C) Equipment Grounding Conductors Smaller Than 6 AWG. Equipment grounding conductors smaller than 6 AWG shall be protected from physical damage by a raceway or cable armor except where run in hollow spaces of walls or partitions, where not subject to physical damage, or where protected from physical damage. 250.122 Size of Equipment Grounding Conductors. (A) General. Copper, aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum equipment grounding conductors of the wire type shall not be smaller than shown in Table 250.122 but shall not be required to be larger than the circuit conductors supplying the equipment. Where a raceway or a cable armor or sheath is used as the equipment grounding conductor, as provided in 250.118 and 250.134(A), it shall comply with 250.4(A)(5) or (B)(4). (B) Increased in Size. Where ungrounded conductors are increased in size, equipment grounding conductors, where installed, shall be increased in size proportionately according to circular mil area of the ungrounded conductors. (C) Multiple Circuits. Where a single equipment grounding conductor is run with multiple circuits in the same raceway or cable, it shall be sized for the largest overcurrent device protecting conductors in the raceway or cable.
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(D) Motor Circuits. Where the overcurrent device consists of an instantaneous trip circuit breaker or a motor short-circuit protector, as allowed in 430.52, the equipment grounding conductor size shall be permitted to be based on the rating of the motor overload protective device but shall not be less than the size shown in Table 250.122.
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(E) Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire. The equipment grounding conductor in a flexible cord with the largest circuit conductor 10 AWG or smaller, and the equipment grounding conductor used with fixture wires of any size in accordance with 240.5, shall not be smaller than 18 AWG copper and shall not be smaller than the circuit conductors. The equipment grounding conductor in a flexible cord with a circuit conductor larger than 10 AWG shall be sized in accordance with Table 250.122. (F) Conductors in Parallel. Where conductors are run in parallel in multiple raceways or cables as permitted in 310.4, the equipment grounding conductors, where used, shall be run in parallel in each raceway or cable. One of the methods in 250.122(F)(1) or (F)(2) shall be used to ensure the equipment grounding conductors are protected. (1) Based on Rating of Overcurrent Protective Device. Each parallel equipment grounding conductor shall be sized on the basis of the ampere rating of the overcurrent device protecting the circuit conductors in the raceway or cable in accordance with Table 250.122. (2) Ground-Fault Protection of Equipment Installed. Where ground-fault protection of equipment is installed, each parallel equipment grounding conductor in a multiconductor cable shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with Table 250.122 on the basis of the trip rating of the ground-fault protection where the following conditions are met: (1) Conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons will service the installation. (2) The ground-fault protection equipment is set to trip at not more than the ampacity of a single ungrounded conductor of one of the cables in parallel. (3) The ground-fault protection is listed for the purpose of protecting the equipment grounding conductor. (G) Feeder Taps. Equipment grounding conductors run with feeder taps shall not be smaller than shown in Table 250.122 based on the rating of the overcurrent device ahead of the feeder but shall not be required to be larger than the tap conductors. 250.124 Equipment Grounding Conductor Continuity. (A) Separable Connections. Separable connections such as those provided in drawout equipment or attachment plugs and mating connectors and receptacles shall provide
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Table 250.122 Minimum Size Equipment Grounding Conductors for Grounding Raceway and Equipment Rating or Setting of Automatic Overcurrent Device in Circuit Ahead of Equipment, Conduit, etc., Not Exceeding (Amperes)
Size (AWG or kcmil)
Copper
Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum*
15 20 30
14 12 10
12 10 8
40 60 100
10 10 8
8 8 6
200 300 400
6 4 3
4 2 1
500 600 800
2 1 1/0
1/0 2/0 3/0
1000 1200 1600
2/0 3/0 4/0
4/0 250 350
2000 2500 3000
250 350 400
400 600 600
4000 5000 6000
500 700 800
800 1200 1200
Note: Where necessary to comply with 250.4(A)(5) or (B)(4), the equipment grounding conductor shall be sized larger than given in this table. *See installation restrictions in 250.120.
for first-make, last-break of the equipment grounding conductor. First-make, last-break shall not be required where interlocked equipment, plugs, receptacles, and connectors preclude energization without grounding continuity. (B) Switches. No automatic cutout or switch shall be placed in the equipment grounding conductor of a premises wiring system unless the opening of the cutout or switch disconnects all sources of energy. 250.126 Identification of Wiring Device Terminals. The terminal for the connection of the equipment grounding conductor shall be identified by one of the following: (1) A green, not readily removable terminal screw with a hexagonal head. (2) A green, hexagonal, not readily removable terminal nut.
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(3) A green pressure wire connector. If the terminal for the grounding conductor is not visible, the conductor entrance hole shall be marked with the word green or ground, the letters G or GR, a grounding symbol, or otherwise identified by a distinctive green color. If the terminal for the equipment grounding conductor is readily removable, the area adjacent to the terminal shall be similarly marked. FPN: See FPN Figure 250.126.
FPN Figure 250.126 One Example of a Symbol Used to Identify the Grounding Termination Point for an Equipment Grounding Conductor.
VII. Methods of Equipment Grounding 250.130 Equipment Grounding Conductor Connections. Equipment grounding conductor connections at the source of separately derived systems shall be made in accordance with 250.30(A)(1). Equipment grounding conductor connections at service equipment shall be made as indicated in 250.130(A) or (B). For replacement of non–grounding-type receptacles with grounding-type receptacles and for branch-circuit extensions only in existing installations that do not have an equipment grounding conductor in the branch circuit, connections shall be permitted as indicated in 250.130(C). (A) For Grounded Systems. The connection shall be made by bonding the equipment grounding conductor to the grounded service conductor and the grounding electrode conductor. (B) For Ungrounded Systems. The connection shall be made by bonding the equipment grounding conductor to the grounding electrode conductor. (C) Nongrounding Receptacle Replacement or Branch Circuit Extensions. The equipment grounding conductor of a grounding-type receptacle or a branch-circuit extension shall be permitted to be connected to any of the following: (1) Any accessible point on the grounding electrode system as described in 250.50 (2) Any accessible point on the grounding electrode conductor (3) The equipment grounding terminal bar within the enclosure where the branch circuit for the receptacle or branch circuit originates (4) For grounded systems, the grounded service conductor within the service equipment enclosure (5) For ungrounded systems, the grounding terminal bar within the service equipment enclosure FPN: See 406.3(D) for the use of a ground-fault circuitinterrupting type of receptacle.
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250.132 Short Sections of Raceway. Isolated sections of metal raceway or cable armor, where required to be grounded, shall be grounded in accordance with 250.134. 250.134 Equipment Fastened in Place or Connected by Permanent Wiring Methods (Fixed) — Grounding. Unless grounded by connection to the grounded circuit conductor as permitted by 250.32, 250.140, and 250.142, non– current-carrying metal parts of equipment, raceways, and other enclosures, if grounded, shall be grounded by one of the following methods. (A) Equipment Grounding Conductor Types. By any of the equipment grounding conductors permitted by 250.118. (B) With Circuit Conductors. By an equipment grounding conductor contained within the same raceway, cable, or otherwise run with the circuit conductors. Exception No. 1: As provided in 250.130(C), the equipment grounding conductor shall be permitted to be run separately from the circuit conductors. Exception No. 2: For dc circuits, the equipment grounding conductor shall be permitted to be run separately from the circuit conductors. FPN No. 1: See 250.102 and 250.168 for equipment bonding jumper requirements. FPN No. 2: See 400.7 for use of cords for fixed equipment.
250.136 Equipment Considered Effectively Grounded. Under the conditions specified in 250.136(A) and (B), the non–current-carrying metal parts of the equipment shall be considered effectively grounded. (A) Equipment Secured to Grounded Metal Supports. Electrical equipment secured to and in electrical contact with a metal rack or structure provided for its support and grounded by one of the means indicated in 250.134. The structural metal frame of a building shall not be used as the required equipment grounding conductor for ac equipment. (B) Metal Car Frames. Metal car frames supported by metal hoisting cables attached to or running over metal sheaves or drums of elevator machines that are grounded by one of the methods indicated in 250.134. 250.138 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment. Non– current-carrying metal parts of cord-and-plug-connected equipment, if grounded, shall be grounded by one of the methods in 250.138(A) or (B). (A) By Means of an Equipment Grounding Conductor. By means of an equipment grounding conductor run with the power supply conductors in a cable assembly or flexible cord properly terminated in a grounding-type attachment plug with one fixed grounding contact.
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Exception: The grounding contacting pole of groundingtype plug-in ground-fault circuit interrupters shall be permitted to be of the movable, self-restoring type on circuits operating at not over 150 volts between any two conductors or over 150 volts between any conductor and ground. (B) By Means of a Separate Flexible Wire or Strap. By means of a separate flexible wire or strap, insulated or bare, protected as well as practicable against physical damage, where part of equipment. 250.140 Frames of Ranges and Clothes Dryers. Frames of electric ranges, wall-mounted ovens, counter-mounted cooking units, clothes dryers, and outlet or junction boxes that are part of the circuit for these appliances shall be grounded in the manner specified by 250.134 or 250.138. Exception: For existing branch circuit installations only where an equipment grounding conductor is not present in the outlet or junction box, the frames of electric ranges, wall-mounted ovens, counter-mounted cooking units, clothes dryers, and outlet or junction boxes that are part of the circuit for these appliances shall be permitted to be grounded to the grounded circuit conductor if all the following conditions are met. (1) The supply circuit is 120/240-volt, single-phase, 3-wire; or 208Y/120-volt derived from a 3-phase, 4-wire, wyeconnected system. (2) The grounded conductor is not smaller than 10 AWG copper or 8 AWG aluminum. (3) The grounded conductor is insulated, or the grounded conductor is uninsulated and part of a Type SE serviceentrance cable and the branch circuit originates at the service equipment. (4) Grounding contacts of receptacles furnished as part of the equipment are bonded to the equipment. 250.142 Use of Grounded Circuit Conductor for Grounding Equipment. (A) Supply-Side Equipment. A grounded circuit conductor shall be permitted to ground non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment, raceways, and other enclosures at any of the following locations: (1) On the supply side or within the enclosure of the ac service-disconnecting means (2) On the supply side or within the enclosure of the main disconnecting means for separate buildings as provided in 250.32(B)
(3) On the supply side or within the enclosure of the main disconnecting means or overcurrent devices of a separately derived system where permitted by 250.30(A)(1) (B) Load-Side Equipment. Except as permitted in 250.30(A)(1) and 250.32(B), a grounded circuit conductor shall not be used for grounding non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment on the load side of the service disconnecting means or on the load side of a separately derived system disconnecting means or the overcurrent devices for a separately derived system not having a main disconnecting means. Exception No. 1: The frames of ranges, wall-mounted ovens, counter-mounted cooking units, and clothes dryers under the conditions permitted for existing installations by 250.140 shall be permitted to be grounded by a grounded circuit conductor. Exception No. 2: It shall be permissible to ground meter enclosures by connection to the grounded circuit conductor on the load side of the service disconnect where all of the following conditions apply: (1) No service ground-fault protection is installed. (2) All meter socket enclosures are located immediately adjacent to the service disconnecting means. (3) The size of the grounded circuit conductor is not smaller than the size specified in Table 250.122 for equipment grounding conductors. Exception No. 3: Direct-current systems shall be permitted to be grounded on the load side of the disconnecting means or overcurrent device in accordance with 250.164. Exception No. 4: Electrode-type boilers operating at over 600 volts shall be grounded as required in 490.72(E)(1) and 490.74. 250.144 Multiple Circuit Connections. Where equipment is required to be grounded and is supplied by separate connection to more than one circuit or grounded premises wiring system, a means for grounding shall be provided for each such connection as specified in 250.134 and 250.138. 250.146 Connecting Receptacle Grounding Terminal to Box. An equipment bonding jumper shall be used to connect the grounding terminal of a grounding-type receptacle to a grounded box unless grounded as in 250.146(A) through (D).
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(A) Surface Mounted Box. Where the box is mounted on the surface, direct metal-to-metal contact between the device yoke and the box or a contact yoke or device that complies with 250.146(B) shall be permitted to ground the receptacle to the box. At least one of the insulating washers shall be removed from receptacles that do not have a contact yoke or device that complies with 250.146(B) to ensure direct metal-to-metal contact. This provision shall not apply to cover-mounted receptacles unless the box and cover combination are listed as providing satisfactory ground continuity between the box and the receptacle. (B) Contact Devices or Yokes. Contact devices or yokes designed and listed as self-grounding shall be permitted in conjunction with the supporting screws to establish the grounding circuit between the device yoke and flushtype boxes. (C) Floor Boxes. Floor boxes designed for and listed as providing satisfactory ground continuity between the box and the device shall be permitted. (D) Isolated Receptacles. Where required for the reduction of electrical noise (electromagnetic interference) on the grounding circuit, a receptacle in which the grounding terminal is purposely insulated from the receptacle mounting means shall be permitted. The receptacle grounding terminal shall be grounded by an insulated equipment grounding conductor run with the circuit conductors. This grounding conductor shall be permitted to pass through one or more panelboards without connection to the panelboard grounding terminal as permitted in 408.40, Exception, so as to terminate within the same building or structure directly at an equipment grounding conductor terminal of the applicable derived system or service.
(A) Connections. Connections and splices shall be made in accordance with 110.14(B) except that insulation shall not be required. (B) Grounding Continuity. The arrangement of grounding connections shall be such that the disconnection or the removal of a receptacle, luminaire (fixture), or other device fed from the box does not interfere with or interrupt the grounding continuity. (C) Metal Boxes. A connection shall be made between the one or more equipment grounding conductors and a metal box by means of a grounding screw that shall be used for no other purpose or a listed grounding device. (D) Nonmetallic Boxes. One or more equipment grounding conductors brought into a nonmetallic outlet box shall be arranged such that a connection can be made to any fitting or device in that box requiring grounding. (E) Solder. Connections depending solely on solder shall not be used.
VIII. Direct-Current Systems 250.160 General. Direct-current systems shall comply with Part VIII and other sections of Article 250 not specifically intended for ac systems. 250.162 Direct-Current Circuits and Systems to Be Grounded. Direct-current circuits and systems shall be grounded as provided for in 250.162(A) and (B).
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(A) Two-Wire, Direct-Current Systems. A 2-wire, dc system supplying premises wiring and operating at greater than 50 volts but not greater than 300 volts shall be grounded.
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250.148 Continuity and Attachment of Equipment Grounding Conductors to Boxes. Where circuit conductors are spliced within a box, or terminated on equipment within or supported by a box, any equipment grounding conductor(s) associated with those circuit conductors shall be spliced or joined within the box or to the box with devices suitable for the use in accordance with 250.148(A) through (E). Exception: The equipment grounding conductor permitted in 250.146(D) shall not be required to be connected to the other equipment grounding conductors or to the box.
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Exception No. 1: A system equipped with a ground detector and supplying only industrial equipment in limited areas shall not be required to be grounded. Exception No. 2: A rectifier-derived dc system supplied from an ac system complying with 250.20 shall not be required to be grounded. Exception No. 3: Direct-current fire alarm circuits having a maximum current of 0.030 amperes as specified in Article 760, Part III, shall not be required to be grounded. (B) Three-Wire, Direct-Current Systems. The neutral conductor of all 3-wire, dc systems supplying premises wiring shall be grounded.
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250.164 Point of Connection for Direct-Current Systems. (A) Off-Premises Source. Direct-current systems to be grounded and supplied from an off-premises source shall have the grounding connection made at one or more supply stations. A grounding connection shall not be made at individual services or at any point on the premises wiring. (B) On-Premises Source. Where the dc system source is located on the premises, a grounding connection shall be made at one of the following: (1) The source (2) The first system disconnection means or overcurrent device (3) By other means that accomplish equivalent system protection and that utilize equipment listed and identified for the use 250.166 Size of Direct-Current Grounding Electrode Conductor. The size of the grounding electrode conductor for a dc system shall be as specified in 250.166(A) through (E). (A) Not Smaller Than the Neutral Conductor. Where the dc system consists of a 3-wire balancer set or a balancer winding with overcurrent protection as provided in 445.12(D), the grounding electrode conductor shall not be smaller than the neutral conductor and not smaller than 8 AWG copper or 6 AWG aluminum.
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(B) Not Smaller Than the Largest Conductor. Where the dc system is other than as in 250.166(A), the grounding electrode conductor shall not be smaller than the largest conductor supplied by the system, and not smaller than 8 AWG copper or 6 AWG aluminum. (C) Connected to Rod, Pipe, or Plate Electrodes. Where connected to rod, pipe, or plate electrodes as in 250.52(A)(5) or 250.52(A)(6), that portion of the grounding electrode conductor that is the sole connection to the grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than 6 AWG copper wire or 4 AWG aluminum wire.
250.168 Direct-Current Bonding Jumper. For dc systems, the size of the bonding jumper shall not be smaller than the system grounding electrode conductor specified in 250.166. 250.169 Ungrounded Direct-Current Separately Derived Systems. Except as otherwise permitted in 250.34 for portable and vehicle-mounted generators, an ungrounded dc separately derived system supplied from a stand-alone power source (such as an engine–generator set) shall have a grounding electrode conductor connected to an electrode that complies with Part III to provide for grounding of metal enclosures, raceways, cables, and exposed non–current-carrying metal parts of equipment. The grounding electrode conductor connection shall be to the metal enclosure at any point on the separately derived system from the source to the first system disconnecting means or overcurrent device, or it shall be made at the source of a separately derived system that has no disconnecting means or overcurrent devices. The size of the grounding electrode conductor shall be in accordance with 250.166. IX. Instruments, Meters, and Relays 250.170 Instrument Transformer Circuits. Secondary circuits of current and potential instrument transformers shall be grounded where the primary windings are connected to circuits of 300 volts or more to ground and, where on switchboards, shall be grounded irrespective of voltage. Exception: Circuits where the primary windings are connected to circuits of less than 1000 volts with no live parts or wiring exposed or accessible to other than qualified persons. 250.172 Instrument Transformer Cases. Cases or frames of instrument transformers shall be grounded where accessible to other than qualified persons. Exception: Cases or frames of current transformers, the primaries of which are not over 150 volts to ground and that are used exclusively to supply current to meters.
(D) Connected to a Concrete-Encased Electrode. Where connected to a concrete-encased electrode as in 250.52(A)(3), that portion of the grounding electrode conductor that is the sole connection to the grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than 4 AWG copper wire.
250.174 Cases of Instruments, Meters, and Relays Operating at Less Than 1000 Volts. Instruments, meters, and relays operating with windings or working parts at less than 1000 volts shall be grounded as specified in 250.174(A), (B), or (C).
(E) Connected to a Ground Ring. Where connected to a ground ring as in 250.52(A)(4), that portion of the grounding electrode conductor that is the sole connection to the grounding electrode shall not be required to be larger than the conductor used for the ground ring.
(A) Not on Switchboards. Instruments, meters, and relays not located on switchboards, operating with windings or working parts at 300 volts or more to ground, and accessible to other than qualified persons, shall have the cases and other exposed metal parts grounded.
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(B) On Dead-Front Switchboards. Instruments, meters, and relays (whether operated from current and potential transformers or connected directly in the circuit) on switchboards having no live parts on the front of the panels shall have the cases grounded. (C) On Live-Front Switchboards. Instruments, meters, and relays (whether operated from current and potential transformers or connected directly in the circuit) on switchboards having exposed live parts on the front of panels shall not have their cases grounded. Mats of insulating rubber or other suitable floor insulation shall be provided for the operator where the voltage to ground exceeds 150. 250.176 Cases of Instruments, Meters, and Relays — Operating Voltage 1 kV and Over. Where instruments, meters, and relays have current-carrying parts of 1 kV and over to ground, they shall be isolated by elevation or protected by suitable barriers, grounded metal, or insulating covers or guards. Their cases shall not be grounded. Exception: Cases of electrostatic ground detectors where the internal ground segments of the instrument are connected to the instrument case and grounded and the ground detector is isolated by elevation. 250.178 Instrument Grounding Conductor. The grounding conductor for secondary circuits of instrument transformers and for instrument cases shall not be smaller than 12 AWG copper or 10 AWG aluminum. Cases of instrument transformers, instruments, meters, and relays that are mounted directly on grounded metal surfaces of enclosures or grounded metal switchboard panels shall be considered to be grounded, and no additional grounding conductor shall be required.
(1) Insulation Level. The minimum insulation level for neutral conductors of solidly grounded systems shall be 600 volts. Exception No. 1: Bare copper conductors shall be permitted to be used for the neutral of service entrances and the neutral of direct-buried portions of feeders. Exception No. 2: Bare conductors shall be permitted for the neutral of overhead portions installed outdoors. Exception No. 3: The neutral grounded conductor shall be permitted to be a bare conductor if isolated from phase conductors and protected from physical damage. FPN: See 225.4 for conductor covering where within 3.0 m (10 ft) of any building or other structure.
(2) Ampacity. The neutral conductor shall be of sufficient ampacity for the load imposed on the conductor but not less than 331⁄3 percent of the ampacity of the phase conductors. Exception: In industrial and commercial premises under engineering supervision, it shall be permissible to size the ampacity of the neutral conductor to not less than 20 percent of the ampacity of the phase conductor. (B) Single Point Grounded System. Where a single point grounded neutral system is used, the following shall apply: (1) A single point grounded system shall be permitted to be supplied from (a) or (b):
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250.180 General. Where high-voltage systems are grounded, they shall comply with all applicable provisions of the preceding sections of this article and with 250.182 through 250.190, which supplement and modify the preceding sections. 250.182 Derived Neutral Systems. A system neutral derived from a grounding transformer shall be permitted to be used for grounding high-voltage systems. 250.184 Solidly Grounded Neutral Systems. Solidly grounded neutral systems shall be permitted to be either single point grounded or multigrounded neutral.
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X. Grounding of Systems and Circuits of 1 kV and Over (High Voltage)
(5) (6) (7) (8)
a. A separately derived system b. A multigrounded neutral system with an equipment grounding conductor connected to the multigrounded neutral at the source of the single point grounded system A grounding electrode shall be provided for the system. A grounding electrode conductor shall connect the grounding electrode to the system neutral. A bonding jumper shall connect the equipment grounding conductor to the grounding electrode conductor. An equipment bonding conductor shall be provided to each building, structure, and equipment enclosure. A neutral shall only be required where phase to neutral loads are supplied. The neutral, where provided, shall be insulated and isolated from earth except at one location. An equipment grounding conductor shall be run with the phase conductors and shall comply with (a), (b), and (c): a. Shall not carry continuous load b. May be bare or insulated c. Shall have sufficient ampacity for fault current duty
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(C) Multigrounded Neutral Systems. Where a multigrounded neutral system is used, the following shall apply: (1) The neutral of a solidly grounded neutral system shall be permitted to be grounded at more than one point. Grounding shall be permitted at one or more of the following locations: a. Transformers supplying conductors to a building or other structure b. Underground circuits where the neutral is exposed c. Overhead circuits installed outdoors (2) The multigrounded neutral conductor shall be grounded at each transformer and at other additional locations by connection to a made or existing electrode. (3) At least one grounding electrode shall be installed and connected to the multigrounded neutral circuit conductor every 400 m (1300 ft). (4) The maximum distance between any two adjacent electrodes shall not be more than 400 m (1300 ft). (5) In a multigrounded shielded cable system, the shielding shall be grounded at each cable joint that is exposed to personnel contact. 250.186 Impedance Grounded Neutral Systems. Impedance grounded neutral systems in which a grounding impedance, usually a resistor, limits the ground-fault current, shall be permitted where all of the following conditions are met: (1) The conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons will service the installation. (2) Ground detectors are installed on the system. (3) Line-to-neutral loads are not served. Impedance grounded neutral systems shall comply with the provisions of 250.186(A) through (D). (A) Location. The grounding impedance shall be inserted in the grounding conductor between the grounding electrode of the supply system and the neutral point of the supply transformer or generator. (B) Identified and Insulated. The neutral conductor of an impedance grounded neutral system shall be identified, as well as fully insulated with the same insulation as the phase conductors. (C) System Neutral Connection. The system neutral shall not be connected to ground, except through the neutral grounding impedance. (D) Equipment Grounding Conductors. Equipment grounding conductors shall be permitted to be bare and shall be electrically connected to the ground bus and grounding electrode conductor. 250.188 Grounding of Systems Supplying Portable or Mobile Equipment. Systems supplying portable or mobile high-voltage equipment, other than substations installed on a temporary basis, shall comply with 250.188(A) through (F).
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(A) Portable or Mobile Equipment. Portable or mobile high-voltage equipment shall be supplied from a system having its neutral grounded through an impedance. Where a delta-connected high-voltage system is used to supply portable or mobile equipment, a system neutral shall be derived. (B) Exposed Non–Current-Carrying Metal Parts. Exposed non–current-carrying metal parts of portable or mobile equipment shall be connected by an equipment grounding conductor to the point at which the system neutral impedance is grounded. (C) Ground-Fault Current. The voltage developed between the portable or mobile equipment frame and ground by the flow of maximum ground-fault current shall not exceed 100 volts. (D) Ground-Fault Detection and Relaying. Ground-fault detection and relaying shall be provided to automatically de-energize any high-voltage system component that has developed a ground fault. The continuity of the equipment grounding conductor shall be continuously monitored so as to de-energize automatically the high-voltage circuit to the portable or mobile equipment upon loss of continuity of the equipment grounding conductor. (E) Isolation. The grounding electrode to which the portable or mobile equipment system neutral impedance is connected shall be isolated from and separated in the ground by at least 6.0 m (20 ft) from any other system or equipment grounding electrode, and there shall be no direct connection between the grounding electrodes, such as buried pipe and fence, and so forth. (F) Trailing Cable and Couplers. High-voltage trailing cable and couplers for interconnection of portable or mobile equipment shall meet the requirements of Part III of Article 400 for cables and 490.55 for couplers. 250.190 Grounding of Equipment. All non–currentcarrying metal parts of fixed, portable, and mobile equipment and associated fences, housings, enclosures, and supporting structures shall be grounded. Exception: Where isolated from ground and located so as to prevent any person who can make contact with ground from contacting such metal parts when the equipment is energized. Grounding conductors not an integral part of a cable assembly shall not be smaller than 6 AWG copper or 4 AWG aluminum. FPN: See 250.110, Exception No. 2, for pole-mounted distribution apparatus.
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ARTICLE 280 — SURGE ARRESTERS
ARTICLE 280 Surge Arresters I. General 280.1 Scope. This article covers general requirements, installation requirements, and connection requirements for surge arresters installed on premises wiring systems. 280.2 Definition. Surge Arrester. A protective device for limiting surge voltages by discharging or bypassing surge current, and it also prevents continued flow of follow current while remaining capable of repeating these functions. 280.3 Number Required. Where used at a point on a circuit, a surge arrester shall be connected to each ungrounded conductor. A single installation of such surge arresters shall be permitted to protect a number of interconnected circuits, provided that no circuit is exposed to surges while disconnected from the surge arresters. 280.4 Surge Arrester Selection. (A) Circuits of Less Than 1000 Volts. Surge arresters installed on a circuit of less than 1000 volts shall comply with all of the following: (1) The rating of the surge arrester shall be equal to or greater than the maximum continuous phase-to-ground power frequency voltage available at the point of application. (2) Surge arresters installed on circuits of less than 1000 volts shall be listed. (3) Surge arresters shall be marked with a short circuit current rating and shall not be installed at a point on the system where the available fault current is in excess of that rating. (4) Surge arresters shall not be installed on ungrounded systems, impedance grounded systems, or corner grounded delta systems unless listed specifically for use on these systems. (B) Circuits of 1 kV and Over — Silicon Carbide Types. The rating of a silicon carbide-type surge arrester shall be not less than 125 percent of the maximum continuous phase-toground voltage available at the point of application. FPN No. 1: For further information on surge arresters, see ANSI/IEEE C62.1-1989, Standard for Gapped SiliconCarbide Surge Arresters for AC Power Circuits; ANSI/IEEE C62.2-1987, Guide for the Application of Gapped Silicon-Carbide Surge Arresters for AlternatingCurrent Systems; ANSI/IEEE C62.11-1993, Standard for Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters for Alternating-Current Power Circuits; and ANSI/IEEE C62.22-1991, Guide for the Application of Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters for Alternating-Current Systems.
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FPN No. 2: The selection of a properly rated metal oxide arrester is based on considerations of maximum continuous operating voltage and the magnitude and duration of overvoltages at the arrester location as affected by phase-toground faults, system grounding techniques, switching surges, and other causes. See the manufacturer’s application rules for selection of the specific arrester to be used at a particular location.
II. Installation 280.11 Location. Surge arresters shall be permitted to be located indoors or outdoors. Surge arresters shall be made inaccessible to unqualified persons, unless listed for installation in accessible locations. 280.12 Routing of Surge Arrester Connections. The conductor used to connect the surge arrester to line or bus and to ground shall not be any longer than necessary and shall avoid unnecessary bends. III. Connecting Surge Arresters 280.21 Installed at Services of Less Than 1000 Volts. Line and ground connecting conductors shall not be smaller than 14 AWG copper or 12 AWG aluminum. The arrester grounding conductor shall be connected to one of the following: (1) Grounded service conductor (2) Grounding electrode conductor (3) Grounding electrode for the service (4) Equipment grounding terminal in the service equipment 280.22 Installed on the Load Side Services of Less Than 1000 Volts. Line and ground connecting conductors shall not be smaller than 14 AWG copper or 12 AWG aluminum. A surge arrester shall be permitted to be connected between any two conductors — ungrounded conductor(s), grounded conductor, grounding conductor. The grounded conductor and the grounding conductor shall be interconnected only by the normal operation of the surge arrester during a surge. 280.23 Circuits of 1 kV and Over — Surge-Arrester Conductors. The conductor between the surge arrester and the line and the surge arrester and the grounding connection shall not be smaller than 6 AWG copper or aluminum. 280.24 Circuits of 1 kV and Over — Interconnections. The grounding conductor of a surge arrester protecting a transformer that supplies a secondary distribution system shall be interconnected as specified in 280.24(A), (B), or (C).
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ARTICLE 285 — TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGE SUPPRESSORS: TVSSs
(A) Metallic Interconnections. A metallic interconnection shall be made to the secondary grounded circuit conductor or the secondary circuit grounding conductor provided that, in addition to the direct grounding connection at the surge arrester, the following occurs: (1) The grounded conductor of the secondary has elsewhere a grounding connection to a continuous metal underground water piping system. However, in urban water-pipe areas where there are at least four waterpipe connections on the neutral and not fewer than four such connections in each mile of neutral, the metallic interconnection shall be permitted to be made to the secondary neutral with omission of the direct grounding connection at the surge arrester. (2) The grounded conductor of the secondary system is a part of a multiground neutral system or static wire of which the primary neutral or static wire has at least four ground connections in each mile of line in addition to a ground at each service. (B) Through Spark Gap or Device. Where the surge arrester grounding conductor is not connected as in 280.24(A) or where the secondary is not grounded as in 280.24(A) but is otherwise grounded as in 250.52, an interconnection shall be made through a spark gap or listed device as follows: (1) For ungrounded or unigrounded primary systems, the spark gap or listed device shall have a 60-Hz breakdown voltage of at least twice the primary circuit voltage but not necessarily more than 10 kV, and there shall be at least one other ground on the grounded conductor of the secondary that is not less than 6.0 m (20 ft) distant from the surge arrester grounding electrode. (2) For multigrounded neutral primary systems, the spark gap or listed device shall have a 60-Hz breakdown of not more than 3 kV, and there shall be at least one other ground on the grounded conductor of the secondary that is not less than 6.0 m (20 ft) distant from the surge arrester grounding electrode. (C) By Special Permission. An interconnection of the surge arrester ground and the secondary neutral, other than as provided in 280.24(A) or (B), shall be permitted to be made only by special permission. 280.25 Grounding. Except as indicated in this article, surge arrester grounding connections shall be made as specified in Article 250. Grounding conductors shall not be run in metal enclosures unless bonded to both ends of such enclosure.
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ARTICLE 285 Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors: TVSSs I. General 285.1 Scope. This article covers general requirements, installation requirements, and connection requirements for transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSSs) permanently installed on premises wiring systems. 285.2 Definition. Transient Voltage Surge Suppressor (TVSS). A protective device for limiting transient voltages by diverting or limiting surge current; it also prevents continued flow of follow current while remaining capable of repeating these functions. 285.3 Uses Not Permitted. A TVSS device shall not be installed in the following: (1) Circuits exceeding 600 volts (2) On ungrounded systems, impedance grounded systems, or corner grounded delta systems unless listed specifically for use on these systems. (3) Where the rating of the TVSS is less than the maximum continuous phase-to-ground power frequency voltage available at the point of application FPN: For further information on TVSSs, see NEMA LS 1-1992, Standard for Low Voltage Surge Suppression Devices. The selection of a properly rated TVSS is based on criteria such as maximum continuous operating voltage, the magnitude and duration of overvoltages at the suppressor location as affected by phase-to-ground faults, system grounding techniques, and switching surges.
285.4 Number Required. Where used at a point on a circuit, the TVSS shall be connected to each ungrounded conductor. 285.5 Listing. A TVSS shall be a listed device. 285.6 Short Circuit Current Rating. The TVSS shall be marked with a short circuit current rating and shall not be installed at a point on the system where the available fault current is in excess of that rating. This marking requirement shall not apply to receptacles. II. Installation 285.11 Location. TVSSs shall be permitted to be located indoors or outdoors and shall be made inaccessible to unqualified persons, unless listed for installation in accessible locations.
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285.12 Routing of Connections. The conductors used to connect the TVSS to the line or bus and to ground shall not be any longer than necessary and shall avoid unnecessary bends.
Exception to (1) and (2): Where the TVSS is also listed as a surge arrester, the connection shall be as permitted by Article 280.
III. Connecting Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors
(3) Separately Derived System. The TVSS shall be connected on the load side of the first overcurrent device in a separately derived system.
285.21 Connection. Where a TVSS is installed, it shall comply with 285.21(A) through (C). (A) Location. (1) Service Supplied Building or Structure. The transient voltage surge suppressor shall be connected on the load side of a service disconnect overcurrent device required in 230.91, unless installed in accordance with 230.82(8). (2) Feeder Supplied Building or Structure. The transient voltage surge suppressor shall be connected on the load side of the first overcurrent device at the building or structure.
(B) Conductor Size. Line and ground connecting conductors shall not be smaller than 14 AWG copper or 12 AWG aluminum. (C) Connection Between Conductors. A TVSS shall be permitted to be connected between any two conductors — ungrounded conductor(s), grounded conductor, grounding conductor. The grounded conductor and the grounding conductor shall be interconnected only by the normal operation of the TVSS during a surge. 285.25 Grounding. Grounding conductors shall not be run in metal enclosures unless bonded to both ends of such enclosure.
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ARTICLE 300 — WIRING METHODS
Chapter 3 Wiring Methods and Materials 300.3 Conductors.
ARTICLE 300 Wiring Methods I. General Requirements 300.1 Scope. (A) All Wiring Installations. This article covers wiring methods for all wiring installations unless modified by other articles. (B) Integral Parts of Equipment. The provisions of this article are not intended to apply to the conductors that form an integral part of equipment, such as motors, controllers, motor control centers, or factory assembled control equipment or listed utilization equipment. (C) Metric Designators and Trade Sizes. Metric designators and trade sizes for conduit, tubing, and associated fittings and accessories shall be as designated in Table 300.1(C). Table 300.1(C) Metric Designator and Trade Sizes Metric Designator 12 16 21 27 35 41 53 63 78 91 103 129 155
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300.2 Limitations. (A) Voltage. Wiring methods specified in Chapter 3 shall be used for 600 volts, nominal, or less where not specifically limited in some section of Chapter 3. They shall be permitted for over 600 volts, nominal, where specifically permitted elsewhere in this Code. (B) Temperature. Temperature limitation of conductors shall be in accordance with 310.10.
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(A) Single Conductors. Single conductors specified in Table 310.13 shall only be installed where part of a recognized wiring method of Chapter 3. Exception: Individual conductors shall be permitted where installed as separate overhead conductors in accordance with 225.6. (B) Conductors of the Same Circuit. All conductors of the same circuit and, where used, the grounded conductor and all equipment grounding conductors and bonding conductors shall be contained within the same raceway, auxiliary gutter, cable tray, cablebus assembly, trench, cable, or cord, unless otherwise permitted in accordance with 300.3(B)(1) through (B)(4). (1) Paralleled Installations. Conductors shall be permitted to be run in parallel in accordance with the provisions of 310.4. The requirement to run all circuit conductors within the same raceway, auxiliary gutter, cable tray, trench, cable, or cord shall apply separately to each portion of the paralleled installation, and the equipment grounding conductors shall comply with the provisions of 250.122. Parallel runs in cable tray shall comply with the provisions of 392.8(D). Exception: Conductors installed in nonmetallic raceways run underground shall be permitted to be arranged as isolated phase installations. The raceways shall be installed in close proximity, and the conductors shall comply with the provisions of 300.20(B). (2) Grounding and Bonding Conductors. Equipment grounding conductors shall be permitted to be installed outside a raceway or cable assembly where in accordance with the provisions of 250.130(C) for certain existing installations or in accordance with 250.134(B), Exception No. 2, for dc circuits. Equipment bonding conductors shall be permitted to be installed on the outside of raceways in accordance with 250.102(E). (3) Nonferrous Wiring Methods. Conductors in wiring methods with a nonmetallic or other nonmagnetic sheath, where run in different raceways, auxiliary gutters, cable trays, trenches, cables, or cords, shall comply with the provisions of 300.20(B). Conductors in single-conductor Type MI cable with a nonmagnetic sheath shall comply with the provisions of 332.31. Conductors of single-conductor Type MC cable with a nonmagnetic sheath shall comply with the provisions of 330.31, 330.116, and 300.20(B).
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(4) Enclosures. Where an auxiliary gutter runs between a column-width panelboard and a pull box, and the pull box includes neutral terminations, the neutral conductors of circuits supplied from the panelboard shall be permitted to originate in the pull box. (C) Conductors of Different Systems. (1) 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less. Conductors of circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, ac circuits, and dc circuits shall be permitted to occupy the same equipment wiring enclosure, cable, or raceway. All conductors shall have an insulation rating equal to at least the maximum circuit voltage applied to any conductor within the enclosure, cable, or raceway. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Exception: For solar photovoltaic systems in accordance with 690.4(B). FPN: See 725.55(A) for Class 2 and Class 3 circuit conductors.
(2) Over 600 Volts, Nominal. Conductors of circuits rated over 600 volts, nominal, shall not occupy the same equipment wiring enclosure, cable, or raceway with conductors of circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less unless otherwise permitted in (C)(2)(a) through (C)(2)(e). (a) Secondary wiring to electric-discharge lamps of 1000 volts or less, if insulated for the secondary voltage involved, shall be permitted to occupy the same luminaire (fixture), sign, or outline lighting enclosure as the branchcircuit conductors. (b) Primary leads of electric-discharge lamp ballasts insulated for the primary voltage of the ballast, where contained within the individual wiring enclosure, shall be permitted to occupy the same luminaire (fixture), sign, or outline lighting enclosure as the branch-circuit conductors. (c) Excitation, control, relay, and ammeter conductors used in connection with any individual motor or starter shall be permitted to occupy the same enclosure as the motor-circuit conductors. (d) In motors, switchgear and control assemblies, and similar equipment, conductors of different voltage ratings shall be permitted. (e) In manholes, if the conductors of each system are permanently and effectively separated from the conductors of the other systems and securely fastened to racks, insulators, or other approved supports, conductors of different voltage ratings shall be permitted. Conductors having nonshielded insulation and operating at different voltage levels shall not occupy the same enclosure, cable, or raceway. 300.4 Protection Against Physical Damage. Where subject to physical damage, conductors shall be protected.
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(A) Cables and Raceways Through Wood Members. (1) Bored Holes. In both exposed and concealed locations, where a cable- or raceway-type wiring method is installed through bored holes in joists, rafters, or wood members, holes shall be bored so that the edge of the hole is not less than 32 mm (11⁄4 in.) from the nearest edge of the wood member. Where this distance cannot be maintained, the cable or raceway shall be protected from penetration by screws or nails by a steel plate or bushing, at least 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick, and of appropriate length and width installed to cover the area of the wiring. Exception No. 1: Steel plates shall not be required to protect rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, or electrical metallic tubing. Exception No. 2: A listed and marked steel plate less than 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick that provides equal or better protection against nail or screw penetration shall be permitted. (2) Notches in Wood. Where there is no objection because of weakening the building structure, in both exposed and concealed locations, cables or raceways shall be permitted to be laid in notches in wood studs, joists, rafters, or other wood members where the cable or raceway at those points is protected against nails or screws by a steel plate at least 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick, and of appropriate length and width, installed to cover the area of the wiring. The steel plate shall be installed before the building finish is applied. Exception No. 1: Steel plates shall not be required to protect rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, or electrical metallic tubing. Exception No. 2: A listed and marked steel plate less than 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick that provides equal or better protection against nail or screw penetration shall be permitted. (B) Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cables and Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing Through Metal Framing Members. (1) Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable. In both exposed and concealed locations where nonmetallic-sheathed cables pass through either factory or field punched, cut, or drilled slots or holes in metal members, the cable shall be protected by listed bushings or listed grommets covering all metal edges that are securely fastened in the opening prior to installation of the cable. (2) Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable and Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing. Where nails or screws are likely to penetrate nonmetallic-sheathed cable or electrical nonmetallic tubing, a steel sleeve, steel plate, or steel clip not less than 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) in thickness shall be used to protect the cable or tubing. Exception: A listed and marked steel plate less than 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick that provides equal or better protection against nail or screw penetration shall be permitted.
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Exception: Where threaded hubs or bosses that are an integral part of a cabinet, box enclosure, or raceway provide a smoothly rounded or flared entry for conductors.
(C) Cables Through Spaces Behind Panels Designed to Allow Access. Cables or raceway-type wiring methods, installed behind panels designed to allow access, shall be supported according to their applicable articles. (D) Cables and Raceways Parallel to Framing Members and Furring Strips. In both exposed and concealed locations, where a cable- or raceway-type wiring method is installed parallel to framing members, such as joists, rafters, or studs, or is installed parallel to furring strips, the cable or raceway shall be installed and supported so that the nearest outside surface of the cable or raceway is not less than 32 mm (11⁄4 in.) from the nearest edge of the framing member or furring strips where nails or screws are likely to penetrate. Where this distance cannot be maintained, the cable or raceway shall be protected from penetration by nails or screws by a steel plate, sleeve, or equivalent at least 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick.
Conduit bushings constructed wholly of insulating material shall not be used to secure a fitting or raceway. The insulating fitting or insulating material shall have a temperature rating not less than the insulation temperature rating of the installed conductors. 300.5 Underground Installations.
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(A) Minimum Cover Requirements. Direct-buried cable or conduit or other raceways shall be installed to meet the minimum cover requirements of Table 300.5. (B) Listing. Cables and insulated conductors installed in enclosures or raceways in underground installations shall be listed for use in wet locations. (C) Underground Cables Under Buildings. Underground cable installed under a building shall be in a raceway that is extended beyond the outside walls of the building.
Exception No. 1: Steel plates, sleeves, or the equivalent shall not be required to protect rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, or electrical metallic tubing.
(D) Protection from Damage. Direct-buried conductors and cables shall be protected from damage in accordance with 300.5(D)(1) through (D)(4).
Exception No. 2: For concealed work in finished buildings, or finished panels for prefabricated buildings where such supporting is impracticable, it shall be permissible to fish the cables between access points.
(1) Emerging from Grade. Direct-buried conductors and enclosures emerging from grade shall be protected by enclosures or raceways extending from the minimum cover distance below grade required by 300.5(A) to a point at least 2.5 m (8 ft) above finished grade. In no case shall the protection be required to exceed 450 mm (18 in.) below finished grade.
Exception No. 3: A listed and marked steel plate less than 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick that provides equal or better protection against nail or screw penetration shall be permitted. (E) Cables and Raceways Installed in Shallow Grooves. Cable- or raceway-type wiring methods installed in a groove, to be covered by wallboard, siding, paneling, carpeting, or similar finish, shall be protected by 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick steel plate, sleeve, or equivalent or by not less than 32-mm (11⁄4-in.) free space for the full length of the groove in which the cable or raceway is installed.
(2) Conductors Entering Buildings. Conductors entering a building shall be protected to the point of entrance.
Exception No. 1: Steel plates, sleeves, or the equivalent shall not be required to protect rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, or electrical metallic tubing.
(4) Enclosure or Raceway Damage. Where the enclosure or raceway is subject to physical damage, the conductors shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, Schedule 80 rigid nonmetallic conduit, or equivalent.
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(3) Service Conductors. Underground service conductors that are not encased in concrete and that are buried 450 mm (18 in.) or more below grade shall have their location identified by a warning ribbon that is placed in the trench at least 300 mm (12 in.) above the underground installation.
Exception No. 2: A listed and marked steel plate less than 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick that provides equal or better protection against nail or screw penetration shall be permitted. (F) Insulated Fittings. Where raceways containing ungrounded conductors 4 AWG or larger enter a cabinet, box enclosure, or raceway, the conductors shall be protected by a substantial fitting providing a smoothly rounded insulating surface, unless the conductors are separated from the fitting or raceway by substantial insulating material that is securely fastened in place.
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(E) Splices and Taps. Direct-buried conductors or cables shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped without the use of splice boxes. The splices or taps shall be made in accordance with 110.14(B). (F) Backfill. Backfill that contains large rocks, paving materials, cinders, large or sharply angular substances, or corrosive material shall not be placed in an excavation where materials may damage raceways, cables, or other substructures or prevent adequate compaction of fill or contribute to corrosion of raceways, cables, or other substructures.
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Table 300.5 Minimum Cover Requirements, 0 to 600 Volts, Nominal, Burial in Millimeters (Inches) Type of Wiring Method or Circuit
Column 3 Nonmetallic Raceways Listed for Direct Burial Without Concrete Encasement or Other Approved Raceways
Column 4 Residential Branch Circuits Rated 120 Volts or Less with GFCI Protection and Maximum Overcurrent Protection of 20 Amperes
Column 5 Circuits for Control of Irrigation and Landscape Lighting Limited to Not More Than 30 Volts and Installed with Type UF or in Other Identified Cable or Raceway
Column 1 Direct Burial Cables or Conductors
Column 2 Rigid Metal Conduit or Intermediate Metal Conduit
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in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
All locations not specified below
600
24
150
6
450
18
300
12
150
6
In trench below 50-mm (2-in.) thick concrete or equivalent
450
18
150
6
300
12
150
6
150
6
0
0
0
0
100
4
100
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0 0 (in raceway only) 18
0 0 (in raceway only)
Under minimum of 102-mm (4-in.) thick concrete exterior slab with no vehicular traffic and the slab extending not less than 152 mm (6 in.) beyond the underground installation
450
150
Under streets, highways, roads, alleys, driveways, and parking lots
600
24
600
24
600
24
600
One- and two-family dwelling driveways and outdoor parking areas, and used only for dwelling-related purposes
450
18
450
18
450
18
In or under airport runways, including adjacent areas where trespassing prohibited
450
18
450
18
450
18
6
0 0 (in raceway only) 150
6
24
600
24
300
12
450
18
450
18
450
18
(direct burial) 100
4
(in raceway)
Notes: 1. Cover is defined as the shortest distance in millimeters (inches) measured between a point on the top surface of any direct-buried conductor, cable, conduit, or other raceway and the top surface of finished grade, concrete, or similar cover. 2. Raceways approved for burial only where concrete encased shall require concrete envelope not less than 50 mm (2 in.) thick. 3. Lesser depths shall be permitted where cables and conductors rise for terminations or splices or where access is otherwise required. 4. Where one of the wiring method types listed in Columns 1–3 is used for one of the circuit types in Columns 4 and 5, the shallowest depth of burial shall be permitted. 5. Where solid rock prevents compliance with the cover depths specified in this table, the wiring shall be installed in metal or nonmetallic raceway permitted for direct burial. The raceways shall be covered by a minimum of 50 mm (2 in.) of concrete extending down to rock.
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Where necessary to prevent physical damage to the raceway or cable, protection shall be provided in the form of granular or selected material, suitable running boards, suitable sleeves, or other approved means. (G) Raceway Seals. Conduits or raceways through which moisture may contact live parts shall be sealed or plugged at either or both ends. FPN: Presence of hazardous gases or vapors may also necessitate sealing of underground conduits or raceways entering buildings.
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(H) Bushing. A bushing, or terminal fitting, with an integral bushed opening shall be used at the end of a conduit or other raceway that terminates underground where the conductors or cables emerge as a direct burial wiring method. A seal incorporating the physical protection characteristics of a bushing shall be permitted to be used in lieu of a bushing. (I) Conductors of the Same Circuit. All conductors of the same circuit and, where used, the grounded conductor and all equipment grounding conductors shall be installed in the same raceway or cable or shall be installed in close proximity in the same trench. Exception No. 1: Conductors in parallel in raceways or cables shall be permitted, but each raceway or cable shall contain all conductors of the same circuit including grounding conductors. Exception No. 2: Isolated phase, polarity, grounded conductor, and equipment grounding and bonding conductor installations shall be permitted in nonmetallic raceways or cables with a nonmetallic covering or nonmagnetic sheath in close proximity where conductors are paralleled as permitted in 310.4, and where the conditions of 300.20(B) are met. (J) Ground Movement. Where direct-buried conductors, raceways, or cables are subject to movement by settlement or frost, direct-buried conductors, raceways, or cables shall be arranged so as to prevent damage to the enclosed conductors or to equipment connected to the raceways. FPN: This section recognizes “S” loops in underground direct burial to raceway transitions, expansion fittings in raceway risers to fixed equipment, and, generally, the provision of flexible connections to equipment subject to settlement or frost heaves.
(K) Directional Boring. Cables or raceways installed using directional boring equipment shall be approved for the purpose. 300.6 Protection Against Corrosion and Deterioration. Raceways, cable trays, cablebus, auxiliary gutters, cable armor, boxes, cable sheathing, cabinets, elbows, couplings, fittings, supports, and support hardware shall be of materials suitable for the environment in which they are to be installed.
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(A) Ferrous Metal Equipment. Ferrous metal raceways, cable trays, cablebus, auxiliary gutters, cable armor, boxes, cable sheathing, cabinets, metal elbows, couplings, nipples, fittings, supports, and support hardware shall be suitably protected against corrosion inside and outside (except threads at joints) by a coating of listed corrosion-resistant material. Where corrosion protection is necessary and the conduit is threaded in the field, the threads shall be coated with an approved electrically conductive, corrosion-resistant compound. Exception: Stainless steel shall not be required to have protective coatings. (1) Protected from Corrosion Solely by Enamel. Where protected from corrosion solely by enamel, ferrous metal raceways, cable trays, cablebus, auxiliary gutters, cable armor, boxes, cable sheathing, cabinets, metal elbows, couplings, nipples, fittings, supports, and support hardware shall not be used outdoors or in wet locations as described in 300.6(D). (2) Organic Coatings on Boxes or Cabinets. Where boxes or cabinets have an approved system of organic coatings and are marked “Raintight,” “Rainproof,” or “Outdoor Type,” they shall be permitted outdoors. (3) In Concrete or in Direct Contact with the Earth. Ferrous metal raceways, cable armor, boxes, cable sheathing, cabinets, elbows, couplings, nipples, fittings, supports, and support hardware shall be permitted to be installed in concrete or in direct contact with the earth, or in areas subject to severe corrosive influences where made of material approved for the condition, or where provided with corrosion protection approved for the condition. (B) Non-Ferrous Metal Equipment. Non-ferrous raceways, cable trays, cablebus, auxiliary gutters, cable armor, boxes, cable sheathing, cabinets, elbows, couplings, nipples, fittings, supports, and support hardware embedded or encased in concrete or in direct contact with the earth shall be provided with supplementary corrosion protection. (C) Nonmetallic Equipment. Nonmetallic raceways, cable trays, cablebus, auxiliary gutters, boxes, cables with a nonmetallic outer jacket and internal metal armor or jacket, cable sheathing, cabinets, elbows, couplings, nipples, fittings, supports, and support hardware shall be made of material approved for the condition and shall comply with (C)(1) and (C)(2) as applicable to the specific installation. (1) Exposed to Sunlight. Where exposed to sunlight, the materials shall be listed as sunlight resistant or shall be identified as sunlight resistant. (2) Chemical Exposure. Where subject to exposure to chemical solvents, vapors, splashing, or immersion, materials or coatings shall either be inherently resistant to
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chemicals based on its listing or be identified for the specific chemical reagent. (D) Indoor Wet Locations. In portions of dairy processing facilities, laundries, canneries, and other indoor wet locations, and in locations where walls are frequently washed or where there are surfaces of absorbent materials, such as damp paper or wood, the entire wiring system, where installed exposed, including all boxes, fittings, raceways, and cable used therewith, shall be mounted so that there is at least a 6-mm (1⁄4-in.) airspace between it and the wall or supporting surface. Exception: Nonmetallic raceways, boxes, and fittings shall be permitted to be installed without the airspace on a concrete, masonry, tile, or similar surface.
enclosures for conductors shall be metallically joined together into a continuous electric conductor and shall be connected to all boxes, fittings, and cabinets so as to provide effective electrical continuity. Unless specifically permitted elsewhere in this Code, raceways and cable assemblies shall be mechanically secured to boxes, fittings, cabinets, and other enclosures. Exception No. 1: Short sections of raceways used to provide support or protection of cable assemblies from physical damage shall not be required to be made electrically continuous. Exception No. 2: Equipment enclosures to be isolated, as permitted by 250.96(B), shall not be required to be metallically joined to the metal raceway. 300.11 Securing and Supporting.
FPN: In general, areas where acids and alkali chemicals are handled and stored may present such corrosive conditions, particularly when wet or damp. Severe corrosive conditions may also be present in portions of meatpacking plants, tanneries, glue houses, and some stables; in installations immediately adjacent to a seashore and swimming pool areas; in areas where chemical deicers are used; and in storage cellars or rooms for hides, casings, fertilizer, salt, and bulk chemicals.
300.7 Raceways Exposed to Different Temperatures.
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(A) Sealing. Where portions of a cable raceway or sleeve are known to be subjected to different temperatures and where condensation is known to be a problem, as in cold storage areas of buildings or where passing from the interior to the exterior of a building, the raceway or sleeve shall be filled with an approved material to prevent the circulation of warm air to a colder section of the raceway or sleeve. An explosionproof seal shall not be required for this purpose. (B) Expansion Fittings. Raceways shall be provided with expansion fittings where necessary to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction. FPN: Table 352.44(A) provides the expansion information for polyvinyl chloride (PVC). A nominal number for steel conduit can be determined by multiplying the expansion length in this table by 0.20. The coefficient of expansion for steel electrical metallic tubing, intermediate metal conduit, and rigid conduit is 11.70 × 10−6 (0.0000117 mm per mm of conduit for each °C in temperature change) [6.50 × 10−6 (0.0000065 in. per inch of conduit for each °F in temperature change)].
(A) Secured in Place. Raceways, cable assemblies, boxes, cabinets, and fittings shall be securely fastened in place. Support wires that do not provide secure support shall not be permitted as the sole support. Support wires and associated fittings that provide secure support and that are installed in addition to the ceiling grid support wires shall be permitted as the sole support. Where independent support wires are used, they shall be secured at both ends. Cables and raceways shall not be supported by ceiling grids. (1) Fire-Rated Assemblies. Wiring located within the cavity of a fire-rated floor–ceiling or roof–ceiling assembly shall not be secured to, or supported by, the ceiling assembly, including the ceiling support wires. An independent means of secure support shall be provided and shall be permitted to be attached to the assembly. Where independent support wires are used, they shall be distinguishable by color, tagging, or other effective means from those that are part of the fire-rated design. Exception: The ceiling support system shall be permitted to support wiring and equipment that have been tested as part of the fire-rated assembly. FPN: One method of determining fire rating is testing in accordance with NFPA 251-1999, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials.
300.8 Installation of Conductors with Other Systems. Raceways or cable trays containing electric conductors shall not contain any pipe, tube, or equal for steam, water, air, gas, drainage, or any service other than electrical. 300.10 Electrical Continuity of Metal Raceways and Enclosures. Metal raceways, cable armor, and other metal
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(2) Non–Fire-Rated Assemblies. Wiring located within the cavity of a non–fire-rated floor–ceiling or roof–ceiling assembly shall not be secured to, or supported by, the ceiling assembly, including the ceiling support wires. An independent means of secure support shall be provided. Exception: The ceiling support system shall be permitted to support branch-circuit wiring and associated equipment where installed in accordance with the ceiling system manufacturer’s instructions.
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(B) Raceways Used as Means of Support. Raceways shall be used only as a means of support for other raceways, cables, or nonelectric equipment under any of the following conditions: (1) Where the raceway or means of support is identified for the purpose (2) Where the raceway contains power supply conductors for electrically controlled equipment and is used to support Class 2 circuit conductors or cables that are solely for the purpose of connection to the equipment control circuits (3) Where the raceway is used to support boxes or conduit bodies in accordance with 314.23 or to support luminaires (fixtures) in accordance with 410.16(F) (C) Cables Not Used as Means of Support. Cable wiring methods shall not be used as a means of support for other cables, raceways, or nonelectrical equipment. 300.12 Mechanical Continuity — Raceways and Cables. Metal or nonmetallic raceways, cable armors, and cable sheaths shall be continuous between cabinets, boxes, fittings, or other enclosures or outlets. Exception: Short sections of raceways used to provide support or protection of cable assemblies from physical damage shall not be required to be mechanically continuous. 300.13 Mechanical and Electrical Continuity — Conductors. (A) General. Conductors in raceways shall be continuous between outlets, boxes, devices, and so forth. There shall be no splice or tap within a raceway unless permitted by 300.15; 368.56(A); 376.56; 378.56; 384.56; 386.56; 388.56; or 390.6. (B) Device Removal. In multiwire branch circuits, the continuity of a grounded conductor shall not depend on device connections such as lampholders, receptacles, and so forth, where the removal of such devices would interrupt the continuity. 300.14 Length of Free Conductors at Outlets, Junctions, and Switch Points. At least 150 mm (6 in.) of free conductor, measured from the point in the box where it emerges from its raceway or cable sheath, shall be left at each outlet, junction, and switch point for splices or the connection of luminaires (fixtures) or devices. Where the opening to an outlet, junction, or switch point is less than 200 mm (8 in.) in any dimension, each conductor shall be long enough to extend at least 75 mm (3 in.) outside the opening. Exception: Conductors that are not spliced or terminated at the outlet, junction, or switch point shall not be required to comply with 300.14.
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300.15 Boxes, Conduit Bodies, or Fittings — Where Required. A box shall be installed at each outlet and switch point for concealed knob-and-tube wiring. Fittings and connectors shall be used only with the specific wiring methods for which they are designed and listed. Where the wiring method is conduit, tubing, Type AC cable, Type MC cable, Type MI cable, nonmetallic-sheathed cable, or other cables, a box or conduit body shall be installed at each conductor splice point, outlet point, switch point, junction point, termination point, or pull point, unless otherwise permitted in 300.15(A) through (M). (A) Wiring Methods with Interior Access. A box or conduit body shall not be required for each splice, junction, switch, pull, termination, or outlet points in wiring methods with removable covers, such as wireways, multioutlet assemblies, auxiliary gutters, and surface raceways. The covers shall be accessible after installation. (B) Equipment. An integral junction box or wiring compartment as part of approved equipment shall be permitted in lieu of a box. (C) Protection. A box or conduit body shall not be required where cables enter or exit from conduit or tubing that is used to provide cable support or protection against physical damage. A fitting shall be provided on the end(s) of the conduit or tubing to protect the cable from abrasion. (D) Type MI Cable. A box or conduit body shall not be required where accessible fittings are used for straightthrough splices in mineral-insulated metal-sheathed cable. (E) Integral Enclosure. A wiring device with integral enclosure identified for the use, having brackets that securely fasten the device to walls or ceilings of conventional onsite frame construction, for use with nonmetallic-sheathed cable, shall be permitted in lieu of a box or conduit body. FPN: See 334.30(C); 545.10; 550.15(I); 551.47(E), Exception No. 1; and 552.48(E), Exception No. 1.
(F) Fitting. A fitting identified for the use shall be permitted in lieu of a box or conduit body where conductors are not spliced or terminated within the fitting. The fitting shall be accessible after installation. (G) Direct-Buried Conductors. As permitted in 300.5(E), a box or conduit body shall not be required for splices and taps in direct-buried conductors and cables. (H) Insulated Devices. As permitted in 334.40(B), a box or conduit body shall not be required for insulated devices supplied by nonmetallic-sheathed cable. (I) Enclosures. A box or conduit body shall not be required where a splice, switch, terminal, or pull point is in a cabinet or cutout box, in an enclosure for a switch or over-
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(J) Luminaires (Fixtures). A box or conduit body shall not be required where a luminaire (fixture) is used as a raceway as permitted in 410.31 and 410.32. (K) Embedded. A box or conduit body shall not be required for splices where conductors are embedded as permitted in 424.40, 424.41(D), 426.22(B), 426.24(A), and 427.19(A). (L) Manholes and Handhole Enclosures. Where accessible only to qualified persons, a box or conduit body shall not be required for conductors in manholes or handhole enclosures, except where connecting to electrical equipment. The installation shall comply with the provisions of Part V of Article 110 for manholes, and 314.30 for handhole enclosures. (M) Closed Loop. A box shall not be required with a closedloop power distribution system where a device identified and listed as suitable for installation without a box is used. 300.16 Raceway or Cable to Open or Concealed Wiring. (A) Box or Fitting. A box or terminal fitting having a separately bushed hole for each conductor shall be used wherever a change is made from conduit, electrical metallic tubing, electrical nonmetallic tubing, nonmetallic-sheathed cable, Type AC cable, Type MC cable, or mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable and surface raceway wiring to open wiring or to concealed knob-and-tube wiring. A fitting used for this purpose shall contain no taps or splices and shall not be used at luminaire (fixture) outlets. (B) Bushing. A bushing shall be permitted in lieu of a box or terminal where the conductors emerge from a raceway and enter or terminate at equipment, such as open switchboards, unenclosed control equipment, or similar equipment. The bushing shall be of the insulating type for other than lead-sheathed conductors. 300.17 Number and Size of Conductors in Raceway. The number and size of conductors in any raceway shall not be more than will permit dissipation of the heat and ready installation or withdrawal of the conductors without damage to the conductors or to their insulation. FPN: See the following sections of this Code: intermediate metal conduit, 342.22; rigid metal conduit, 344.22; flexible metal conduit, 348.22; liquidtight flexible metal conduit, 350.22; rigid nonmetallic conduit, 352.22; liquidtight nonmetallic flexible conduit, 356.22; electrical metallic tubing, 358.22; flexible metallic tubing, 360.22; electrical nonmetallic tubing, 362.22; cellular concrete floor raceways, 372.11; cellular metal floor raceways, 374.5; metal wireways, 376.22; nonmetallic wireways, 378.22; surface metal raceways, 386.22; surface nonmetallic raceways, 388.22; underfloor raceways, 390.5; fixture wire, 402.7; theaters,
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520.6; signs, 600.31(C); elevators, 620.33; audio signal processing, amplification, and reproduction equipment, 640.23(A) and 640.24; Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 circuits, Article 725; fire alarm circuits, Article 760; and optical fiber cables and raceways, Article 770.
300.18 Raceway Installations. (A) Complete Runs. Raceways, other than busways or exposed raceways having hinged or removable covers, shall be installed complete between outlet, junction, or splicing points prior to the installation of conductors. Where required to facilitate the installation of utilization equipment, the raceway shall be permitted to be initially installed without a terminating connection at the equipment. Prewired raceway assemblies shall be permitted only where specifically permitted in this Code for the applicable wiring method. Exception: Short sections of raceways used to contain conductors or cable assemblies for protection from physical damage shall not be required to be installed complete between outlet, junction, or splicing points. (B) Welding. Metal raceways shall not be supported, terminated, or connected by welding to the raceway unless specifically designed to be or otherwise specifically permitted to be in this Code. 300.19 Supporting Conductors in Vertical Raceways. (A) Spacing Intervals — Maximum. Conductors in vertical raceways shall be supported if the vertical rise exceeds the values in Table 300.19(A). One cable support shall be provided at the top of the vertical raceway or as close to the top as practical. Intermediate supports shall be provided as necessary to limit supported conductor lengths to not greater than those values specified in Table 300.19(A). Exception: Steel wire armor cable shall be supported at the top of the riser with a cable support that clamps the steel wire armor. A safety device shall be permitted at the lower end of the riser to hold the cable in the event there is slippage of the cable in the wire-armored cable support. Additional wedge-type supports shall be permitted to relieve the strain on the equipment terminals caused by expansion of the cable under load. (B) Support Methods. One of the following methods of support shall be used. (1) By clamping devices constructed of or employing insulating wedges inserted in the ends of the raceways. Where clamping of insulation does not adequately support the cable, the conductor also shall be clamped. (2) By inserting boxes at the required intervals in which insulating supports are installed and secured in a satisfactory manner to withstand the weight of the conductors attached thereto, the boxes being provided with covers.
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Table 300.19(A) Spacings for Conductor Supports Conductors
Size of Wire 18 AWG through 8 AWG 6 AWG through 1/0 AWG 2/0 AWG through 4/0 AWG Over 4/0 AWG through 350 kcmil Over 350 kcmil through 500 kcmil Over 500 kcmil through 750 kcmil Over 750 kcmil
Support of Conductors in Vertical Raceways Not Not Not Not Not Not Not
greater greater greater greater greater greater greater
than than than than than than than
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(3) In junction boxes, by deflecting the cables not less than 90 degrees and carrying them horizontally to a distance not less than twice the diameter of the cable, the cables being carried on two or more insulating supports and additionally secured thereto by tie wires if desired. Where this method is used, cables shall be supported at intervals not greater than 20 percent of those mentioned in the preceding tabulation. (4) By a method of equal effectiveness. 300.20 Induced Currents in Metal Enclosures or Metal Raceways. (A) Conductors Grouped Together. Where conductors carrying alternating current are installed in metal enclosures or metal raceways, they shall be arranged so as to avoid heating the surrounding metal by induction. To accomplish this, all phase conductors and, where used, the grounded conductor and all equipment grounding conductors shall be grouped together. Exception No. 1: Equipment grounding conductors for certain existing installations shall be permitted to be installed separate from their associated circuit conductors where run in accordance with the provisions of 250.130(C). Exception No. 2: A single conductor shall be permitted to be installed in a ferromagnetic enclosure and used for skineffect heating in accordance with the provisions of 426.42 and 427.47. (B) Individual Conductors. Where a single conductor carrying alternating current passes through metal with magnetic properties, the inductive effect shall be minimized by (1) cutting slots in the metal between the individual holes through which the individual conductors pass or (2) passing all the conductors in the circuit through an insulating wall sufficiently large for all of the conductors of the circuit. Exception: In the case of circuits supplying vacuum or electric-discharge lighting systems or signs or X-ray appara-
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Copper
m
ft
m
ft
30 60 55 41 36 28 26
100 200 180 135 120 95 85
30 30 25 18 15 12 11
100 100 80 60 50 40 35
tus, the currents carried by the conductors are so small that the inductive heating effect can be ignored where these conductors are placed in metal enclosures or pass through metal. FPN: Because aluminum is not a magnetic metal, there will be no heating due to hysteresis; however, induced currents will be present. They will not be of sufficient magnitude to require grouping of conductors or special treatment in passing conductors through aluminum wall sections.
300.21 Spread of Fire or Products of Combustion. Electrical installations in hollow spaces, vertical shafts, and ventilation or air-handling ducts shall be made so that the possible spread of fire or products of combustion will not be substantially increased. Openings around electrical penetrations through fire-resistant–rated walls, partitions, floors, or ceilings shall be firestopped using approved methods to maintain the fire resistance rating. FPN: Directories of electrical construction materials published by qualified testing laboratories contain many listing installation restrictions necessary to maintain the fireresistive rating of assemblies where penetrations or openings are made. Building codes also contain restrictions on membrane penetrations on opposite sides of a fireresistance–rated wall assembly. An example is the 600-mm (24-in.) minimum horizontal separation that usually applies between boxes installed on opposite sides of the wall. Assistance in complying with 300.21 can be found in building codes, fire resistance directories, and product listings.
300.22 Wiring in Ducts, Plenums, and Other AirHandling Spaces. The provisions of this section apply to the installation and uses of electric wiring and equipment in ducts, plenums, and other air-handling spaces. FPN: See Article 424, Part VI, for duct heaters.
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(B) Ducts or Plenums Used for Environmental Air. Only wiring methods consisting of Type MI cable, Type MC cable employing a smooth or corrugated impervious metal sheath without an overall nonmetallic covering, electrical metallic tubing, flexible metallic tubing, intermediate metal conduit, or rigid metal conduit without an overall nonmetallic covering shall be installed in ducts or plenums specifically fabricated to transport environmental air. Flexible metal conduit shall be permitted, in lengths not to exceed 1.2 m (4 ft), to connect physically adjustable equipment and devices permitted to be in these ducts and plenum chambers. The connectors used with flexible metal conduit shall effectively close any openings in the connection. Equipment and devices shall be permitted within such ducts or plenum chambers only if necessary for their direct action upon, or sensing of, the contained air. Where equipment or devices are installed and illumination is necessary to facilitate maintenance and repair, enclosed gasketed-type luminaires (fixtures) shall be permitted. (C) Other Space Used for Environmental Air. This section applies to space used for environmental air-handling purposes other than ducts and plenums as specified in 300.22(A) and (B). It does not include habitable rooms or areas of buildings, the prime purpose of which is not air handling. FPN: The space over a hung ceiling used for environmental air-handling purposes is an example of the type of other space to which this section applies.
Exception: This section shall not apply to the joist or stud spaces of dwelling units where the wiring passes through such spaces perpendicular to the long dimension of such spaces.
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300.23 Panels Designed to Allow Access. Cables, raceways, and equipment installed behind panels designed to allow access, including suspended ceiling panels, shall be arranged and secured so as to allow the removal of panels and access to the equipment. II. Requirements for Over 600 Volts, Nominal 300.31 Covers Required. Suitable covers shall be installed on all boxes, fittings, and similar enclosures to prevent accidental contact with energized parts or physical damage to parts or insulation. 300.32 Conductors of Different Systems. See 300.3(C)(2). 300.34 Conductor Bending Radius. The conductor shall not be bent to a radius less than 8 times the overall diameter for nonshielded conductors or 12 times the overall diameter for shielded or lead-covered conductors during or after installation. For multiconductor or multiplexed single conductor cables having individually shielded conductors, the minimum bending radius is 12 times the diameter of the individually shielded conductors or 7 times the overall diameter, whichever is greater.
(1) Wiring Methods. The wiring methods for such other space shall be limited to totally enclosed, nonventilated, insulated busway having no provisions for plug-in connections, Type MI cable, Type MC cable without an overall nonmetallic covering, Type AC cable, or other factoryassembled multiconductor control or power cable that is specifically listed for the use, or listed prefabricated cable assemblies of metallic manufactured wiring systems without nonmetallic sheath. Other types of cables and conductors shall be installed in electrical metallic tubing, flexible metallic tubing, intermediate metal conduit, rigid metal conduit without an overall nonmetallic covering, flexible metal conduit, or, where accessible, surface metal raceway or metal wireway with metal covers or solid bottom metal cable tray with solid metal covers.
300.35 Protection Against Induction Heating. Metallic raceways and associated conductors shall be arranged so as to avoid heating of the raceway in accordance with the applicable provisions of 300.20.
(2) Equipment. Electrical equipment with a metal enclosure, or with a nonmetallic enclosure listed for the use and having adequate fire-resistant and low-smoke-producing characteris-
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300.37 Aboveground Wiring Methods. Aboveground conductors shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, in intermediate metal conduit, in electrical metallic tubing, in rigid nonmetallic conduit, in cable trays, as busways, as cablebus, in other identified raceways, or as exposed runs of metal-clad cable suitable for the use and purpose. In locations accessible to qualified persons only, exposed runs of Type MV cables, bare conductors, and bare busbars shall also be permitted. Busbars shall be permitted to be either copper or aluminum.
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used do not have this protection, a flame-retardant saturant shall be applied to the braid covering after installation. This treated braid covering shall be stripped back a safe distance at conductor terminals, according to the operating voltage. Where practicable, this distance shall not be less than 25 mm (1 in.) for each kilovolt of the conductor-to-ground voltage of the circuit. 300.40 Insulation Shielding. Metallic and semiconducting insulation shielding components of shielded cables shall be removed for a distance dependent on the circuit voltage and insulation. Stress reduction means shall be provided at all terminations of factory-applied shielding. Metallic shielding components such as tapes, wires, or braids, or combinations thereof, and their associated conducting or semiconducting components shall be grounded. 300.42 Moisture or Mechanical Protection for MetalSheathed Cables. Where cable conductors emerge from a metal sheath and where protection against moisture or physical damage is necessary, the insulation of the conductors shall be protected by a cable sheath terminating device.
300.50 Underground Installations. (A) General. Underground conductors shall be identified for the voltage and conditions under which they are installed. Direct burial cables shall comply with the provisions of 310.7. Underground cables shall be installed in accordance with 300.50(A)(1) or (A)(2), and the installation shall meet the depth requirements of Table 300.50. (1) Shielded Cables and Nonshielded Cables in MetalSheathed Cable Assemblies. Underground cables, including nonshielded, Type MC and moisture-impervious metal sheath cables, shall have those sheaths grounded through an effective grounding path meeting the requirements of 250.4(A)(5) or (B)(4). They shall be direct buried or installed in raceways identified for the use. (2) Other Nonshielded Cables. Other nonshielded cables not covered in 300.50(A)(1) shall be installed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or rigid nonmetallic conduit encased in not less than 75 mm (3 in.) of concrete. (B) Protection from Damage. Conductors emerging from the ground shall be enclosed in listed raceways. Raceways installed on poles shall be of rigid metal conduit, intermediate
Table 300.50 Minimum Cover1 Requirements General Conditions (not otherwise specified)
(1) Direct-Buried Cables
(2) Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit2
Special Conditions (use if applicable)
(4) Raceways under buildings or (5) exterior Cables in concrete slabs, airport (3) 100 mm runways or Rigid Metal (4 in.) adjacent areas Conduit and minimum where trespass Intermediate thickness3 is prohibited Metal Conduit
(6) Areas subject to vehicular traffic, such as thoroughfares and commercial parking areas
Circuit Voltage
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
Over 600 V through 22 kV
750
30
450
18
150
6
100
4
450
18
600
24
Over 22 kV through 40 kV
900
36
600
24
150
6
100
4
450
18
600
24
1000
42
750
30
150
6
100
4
450
18
600
24
Over 40 kV
Notes: 1. Lesser depths shall be permitted where cables and conductors rise for terminations or splices or where access is otherwise required. 2. Where solid rock prevents compliance with the cover depths specified in this table, the wiring shall be installed in a metal or nonmetallic raceway permitted for direct burial. The raceways shall be covered by a minimum of 50 mm (2 in.) of concrete extending down to rock. 1 Cover is defined as the shortest distance in millimeters (inches) measured between a point on the top surface of any direct-buried conductor, cable, conduit, or other raceway and the top surface of finished grade, concrete, or similar cover. 2 Listed by a qualified testing agency as suitable for direct burial without encasement. All other nonmetallic systems shall require 50 mm (2 in.) of concrete or equivalent above conduit in addition to the table depth. 3 The slab shall extend a minimum of 150 mm (6 in.) beyond the underground installation, and a warning ribbon or other effective means suitable for the conditions shall be placed above the underground installation.
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(C) Splices. Direct burial cables shall be permitted to be spliced or tapped without the use of splice boxes, provided they are installed using materials suitable for the application. The taps and splices shall be watertight and protected from mechanical damage. Where cables are shielded, the shielding shall be continuous across the splice or tap. Exception: At splices of an engineered cabling system, metallic shields of direct-buried single-conductor cables with maintained spacing between phases shall be permitted to be interrupted and overlapped. Where shields are interrupted and overlapped, each shield section shall be grounded at one point. (D) Backfill. Backfill containing large rocks, paving materials, cinders, large or sharply angular substances, or corrosive materials shall not be placed in an excavation where materials can damage or contribute to the corrosion of raceways, cables, or other substructures or where it may prevent adequate compaction of fill. Protection in the form of granular or selected material or suitable sleeves shall be provided to prevent physical damage to the raceway or cable. (E) Raceway Seal. Where a raceway enters from an underground system, the end within the building shall be sealed with an identified compound so as to prevent the entrance of moisture or gases, or it shall be so arranged to prevent moisture from contacting live parts.
Exception: Where covered or bare conductors are specifically permitted elsewhere in this Code. FPN: See 250.184 for insulation of neutral conductors of a solidly grounded high-voltage system.
(B) Conductor Material. Conductors in this article shall be of aluminum, copper-clad aluminum, or copper unless otherwise specified. 310.3 Stranded Conductors. Where installed in raceways, conductors of size 8 AWG and larger shall be stranded. Exception: As permitted or required elsewhere in this Code. 310.4 Conductors in Parallel. Aluminum, copper-clad aluminum, or copper conductors of size 1/0 AWG and larger, comprising each phase, polarity, neutral, or grounded circuit conductor, shall be permitted to be connected in parallel (electrically joined at both ends). Exception No. 1: As permitted in 620.12(A)(1). Exception No. 2: Conductors in sizes smaller than 1/0 AWG shall be permitted to be run in parallel to supply control power to indicating instruments, contactors, relays, solenoids, and similar control devices, provided all of the following apply: (a) They are contained within the same raceway or cable. (b) The ampacity of each individual conductor is sufficient to carry the entire load current shared by the parallel conductors. (c) The overcurrent protection is such that the ampacity of each individual conductor will not be exceeded if one or more of the parallel conductors become inadvertently disconnected.
Exception No. 4: Under engineering supervision, grounded neutral conductors in sizes 2 AWG and larger shall be permitted to be run in parallel for existing installations.
310.1 Scope. This article covers general requirements for conductors and their type designations, insulations, markings, mechanical strengths, ampacity ratings, and uses. These requirements do not apply to conductors that form an integral part of equipment, such as motors, motor controllers, and similar equipment, or to conductors specifically provided for elsewhere in this Code.
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(A) Insulated. Conductors shall be insulated.
Exception No. 3: Conductors in sizes smaller than 1/0 AWG shall be permitted to be run in parallel for frequencies of 360 Hz and higher where conditions (a), (b), and (c) of Exception No. 2 are met.
ARTICLE 310 Conductors for General Wiring
FPN: For flexible cords and cables, see Article 400. For fixture wires, see Article 402.
310.2 Conductors.
FPN: Exception No. 4 can be used to alleviate overheating of neutral conductors in existing installations due to high content of triplen harmonic currents.
The paralleled conductors in each phase, polarity, neutral, or grounded circuit conductor shall comply with all of the following: (1) Be the same length (2) Have the same conductor material
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metal conduit, PVC Schedule 80, or equivalent, extending from the minimum cover depth specified in Table 300.50 to a point 2.5 m (8 ft) above finished grade. Conductors entering a building shall be protected by an approved enclosure or raceway from the minimum cover depth to the point of entrance. Where direct-buried conductors, raceways, or cables are subject to movement by settlement or frost, they shall be installed to prevent damage to the enclosed conductors or to the equipment connected to the raceways. Metallic enclosures shall be grounded.
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Where run in separate raceways or cables, the raceways or cables shall have the same physical characteristics. Where conductors are in separate raceways or cables, the same number of conductors shall be used in each raceway or cable. Conductors of one phase, polarity, neutral, or grounded circuit conductor shall not be required to have the same physical characteristics as those of another phase, polarity, neutral, or grounded circuit conductor to achieve balance. FPN: Differences in inductive reactance and unequal division of current can be minimized by choice of materials, methods of construction, and orientation of conductors.
Where equipment grounding conductors are used with conductors in parallel, they shall comply with the requirements of this section except that they shall be sized in accordance with 250.122. Conductors installed in parallel shall comply with the provisions of 310.15(B)(2)(a). 310.5 Minimum Size of Conductors. The minimum size of conductors shall be as shown in Table 310.5, except as permitted elsewhere in this Code.
• Table 310.5 Minimum Size of Conductors Minimum Conductor Size (AWG) Conductor Voltage Rating (Volts)
Copper
Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum
0–2000 2001–8000 8001–15,000 15,001–28,000 28,001–35,000
14 8 2 1 1/0
12 8 2 1 1/0
310.6 Shielding. Solid dielectric insulated conductors operated above 2000 volts in permanent installations shall have ozone-resistant insulation and shall be shielded. All metallic insulation shields shall be grounded through an effective grounding path meeting the requirements of 250.4(A)(5) or 250.4(B)(4). Shielding shall be for the purpose of confining the voltage stresses to the insulation. Exception: Nonshielded insulated conductors listed by a qualified testing laboratory shall be permitted for use up to 2400 volts under the following conditions: (a) Conductors shall have insulation resistant to electric discharge and surface tracking, or the insulated con-
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ductor(s) shall be covered with a material resistant to ozone, electric discharge, and surface tracking. (b) Where used in wet locations, the insulated conductor(s) shall have an overall nonmetallic jacket or a continuous metallic sheath. • (c) Insulation and jacket thicknesses shall be in accordance with Table 310.63. 310.7 Direct Burial Conductors. Conductors used for direct burial applications shall be of a type identified for such use. Cables rated above 2000 volts shall be shielded. Exception: Nonshielded multiconductor cables rated 2001– 5000 volts shall be permitted if the cable has an overall metallic sheath or armor. The metallic shield, sheath, or armor shall be grounded through an effective grounding path meeting the requirements of 250.4(A)(5) or (B)(4). FPN No. 1: See 300.5 for installation requirements for conductors rated 600 volts or less. FPN No. 2: See 300.50 for installation requirements for conductors rated over 600 volts.
310.8 Locations. (A) Dry Locations. Insulated conductors and cables used in dry locations shall be any of the types identified in this Code. (B) Dry and Damp Locations. Insulated conductors and cables used in dry and damp locations shall be Types FEP, FEPB, MTW, PFA, RHH, RHW, RHW-2, SA, THHN, THW, THW-2, THHW, THHW-2, THWN, THWN-2, TW, XHH, XHHW, XHHW-2, Z, or ZW. (C) Wet Locations. Insulated conductors and cables used in wet locations shall be (1) Moisture-impervious metal-sheathed; (2) Types MTW, RHW, RHW-2, TW, THW, THW-2, THHW, THHW-2, THWN, THWN-2, XHHW, XHHW-2, ZW; or (3) Of a type listed for use in wet locations. (D) Locations Exposed to Direct Sunlight. Insulated conductors or cables used where exposed to direct rays of the sun shall comply with one of the following: (1) Cables listed, or listed and marked, as being sunlight resistant (2) Conductors listed, or listed and marked, as being sunlight resistant (3) Covered with insulating material, such as tape or sleeving, that is listed, or listed and marked, as being sunlight resistant
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310.9 Corrosive Conditions. Conductors exposed to oils, greases, vapors, gases, fumes, liquids, or other substances having a deleterious effect on the conductor or insulation shall be of a type suitable for the application. 310.10 Temperature Limitation of Conductors. No conductor shall be used in such a manner that its operating temperature exceeds that designated for the type of insulated conductor involved. In no case shall conductors be associated together in such a way, with respect to type of circuit, the wiring method employed, or the number of conductors, that the limiting temperature of any conductor is exceeded. FPN No. 1: The temperature rating of a conductor (see Table 310.13 and Table 310.61) is the maximum temperature, at any location along its length, that the conductor can withstand over a prolonged time period without serious degradation. The allowable ampacity tables, the ampacity tables of Article 310 and the ampacity tables of Annex B, the correction factors at the bottom of these tables, and the notes to the tables provide guidance for coordinating conductor sizes, types, allowable ampacities, ampacities, ambient temperatures, and number of associated conductors. The principal determinants of operating temperature are as follows:
(B) Method of Marking. (1) Surface Marking. The following conductors and cables shall be durably marked on the surface. The AWG size or circular mil area shall be repeated at intervals not exceeding 610 mm (24 in.). All other markings shall be repeated at intervals not exceeding 1.0 m (40 in.). (1) Single-conductor and multiconductor rubber- and thermoplastic-insulated wire and cable (2) Nonmetallic-sheathed cable (3) Service-entrance cable (4) Underground feeder and branch-circuit cable (5) Tray cable (6) Irrigation cable (7) Power-limited tray cable (8) Instrumentation tray cable
Exception No. 1: Mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable. Exception No. 3: The information required in 310.11(A) shall be permitted to be durably marked on the outer nonmetallic covering of Type MC, Type ITC, or Type PLTC cables at intervals not exceeding 1.0 m (40 in.). Exception No. 4: The information required in 310.11(A) shall be permitted to be durably marked on a nonmetallic covering under the metallic sheath of Type ITC or Type PLTC cable at intervals not exceeding 1.0 m (40 in.). FPN: Included in the group of metal-covered cables are Type AC cable (Article 320), Type MC cable (Article 330), and lead-sheathed cable.
310.11 Marking. (A) Required Information. All conductors and cables shall be marked to indicate the following information, using the applicable method described in 310.11(B): (1) The maximum rated voltage (2) The proper type letter or letters for the type of wire or cable as specified elsewhere in this Code (3) The manufacturer’s name, trademark, or other distinctive marking by which the organization responsible for the product can be readily identified (4) The AWG size or circular mil area
(3) Tag Marking. The following conductors and cables shall be marked by means of a printed tag attached to the coil, reel, or carton: (1) Mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable (2) Switchboard wires (3) Metal-covered, single-conductor cables (4) Type AC cable (4) Optional Marking of Wire Size. The information required in 310.11(A)(4) shall be permitted to be marked on the surface of the individual insulated conductors for the following multiconductor cables: (1) Type MC cable (2) Tray cable (3) Irrigation cable
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FPN No. 2: Conductors installed in conduit exposed to direct sunlight in close proximity to rooftops have been shown, under certain conditions, to experience a temperature rise of 17°C (30°F) above ambient temperature on which the ampacity is based.
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(5) Cable assemblies where the neutral conductor is smaller than the ungrounded conductors shall be so marked
(2) Marker Tape. Metal-covered multiconductor cables shall employ a marker tape located within the cable and running for its complete length.
(1) Ambient temperature — ambient temperature may vary along the conductor length as well as from time to time. (2) Heat generated internally in the conductor as the result of load current flow, including fundamental and harmonic currents. (3) The rate at which generated heat dissipates into the ambient medium. Thermal insulation that covers or surrounds conductors affects the rate of heat dissipation. (4) Adjacent load-carrying conductors — adjacent conductors have the dual effect of raising the ambient temperature and impeding heat dissipation.
FPN: See Conductor Properties, Table 8 of Chapter 9, for conductor area expressed in SI units for conductor sizes specified in AWG or circular mil area.
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(4) Power-limited tray cable (5) Power-limited fire alarm cable (6) Instrumentation tray cable (C) Suffixes to Designate Number of Conductors. A type letter or letters used alone shall indicate a single insulated conductor. The letter suffixes shall be indicated as follows: (1) D — For two insulated conductors laid parallel within an outer nonmetallic covering (2) M — For an assembly of two or more insulated conductors twisted spirally within an outer nonmetallic covering (D) Optional Markings. All conductors and cables contained in Chapter 3 shall be permitted to be surface marked to indicate special characteristics of the cable materials. These markings include, but are not limited to, markings for limited smoke, sunlight resistant, and so forth. 310.12 Conductor Identification. (A) Grounded Conductors. Insulated or covered grounded conductors shall be identified in accordance with 200.6. (B) Equipment Grounding Conductors. Equipment grounding conductors shall be in accordance with 250.119. (C) Ungrounded Conductors. Conductors that are intended for use as ungrounded conductors, whether used as a single conductor or in multiconductor cables, shall be finished to be clearly distinguishable from grounded and grounding conductors. Distinguishing markings shall not conflict in any manner with the surface markings required by 310.11(B)(1). Branchcircuit ungrounded conductors shall be identified in accordance with 210.5(C). Feeders shall be identified in accordance with 215.12. Exception: Conductor identification shall be permitted in accordance with 200.7. 310.13 Conductor Constructions and Applications. Insulated conductors shall comply with the applicable provisions of one or more of the following: Table 310.13, Table 310.61, Table 310.62, Table 310.63, and Table 310.64. These conductors shall be permitted for use in any of the wiring methods recognized in Chapter 3 and as specified in their respective tables or as permitted elsewhere in this Code. FPN: Thermoplastic insulation may stiffen at temperatures lower than −10°C (+14°F). Thermoplastic insulation may also be deformed at normal temperatures where subjected to pressure, such as at points of support. Thermoplastic insulation, where used on dc circuits in wet locations, may result in electroendosmosis between conductor and insulation.
310.14 Aluminum Conductor Material. Solid aluminum conductors 8, 10, and 12 AWG shall be made of an AA-8000 series electrical grade aluminum alloy conductor material.
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Stranded aluminum conductors 8 AWG through 1000 kcmil marked as Type RHH, RHW, XHHW, THW, THHW, THWN, THHN, service-entrance Type SE Style U and SE Style R shall be made of an AA-8000 series electrical grade aluminum alloy conductor material. 310.15 Ampacities for Conductors Rated 0–2000 Volts. (A) General. (1) Tables or Engineering Supervision. Ampacities for conductors shall be permitted to be determined by tables as provided in 310.15(B) or under engineering supervision, as provided in 310.15(C). FPN No. 1: Ampacities provided by this section do not take voltage drop into consideration. See 210.19(A), FPN No. 4, for branch circuits and 215.2(A), FPN No. 2, for feeders. FPN No. 2: For the allowable ampacities of Type MTW wire, see Table 13.5.1 in NFPA 79-2002, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery.
(2) Selection of Ampacity. Where more than one calculated or tabulated ampacity could apply for a given circuit length, the lowest value shall be used. Exception: Where two different ampacities apply to adjacent portions of a circuit, the higher ampacity shall be permitted to be used beyond the point of transition, a distance equal to 3.0 m (10 ft) or 10 percent of the circuit length figured at the higher ampacity, whichever is less. FPN: See 110.14(C) for conductor temperature limitations due to termination provisions.
(B) Tables. Ampacities for conductors rated 0 to 2000 volts shall be as specified in the Allowable Ampacity Table 310.16 through Table 310.19, and Ampacity Table 310.20 and Table 310.21 as modified by (B)(1) through (B)(6). FPN: Table 310.16 through Table 310.19 are application tables for use in determining conductor sizes on loads calculated in accordance with Article 220. Allowable ampacities result from consideration of one or more of the following: (1) Temperature compatibility with connected equipment, especially the connection points. (2) Coordination with circuit and system overcurrent protection. (3) Compliance with the requirements of product listings or certifications. See 110.3(B). (4) Preservation of the safety benefits of established industry practices and standardized procedures.
(1) General. For explanation of type letters used in tables and for recognized sizes of conductors for the various conductor insulations, see 310.13. For installation requirements, see 310.1 through 310.10 and the various articles of this Code. For flexible cords, see Table 400.4, Table 400.5(A), and Table 400.5(B).
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Table 310.13 Conductor Application and Insulations Type Letter
Trade Name Fluorinated ethylene propylene
Mineral insulation (metal sheathed)
FEP or FEPB
MI
Moisture-, heat-, and oil-resistant thermoplastic
MTW
Paper
Perfluoro-alkoxy
Thickness of Insulation
Maximum Operating Temperature
PFA
Insulation
AWG or kcmil
mm
mils
Outer Covering1
Fluorinated ethylene propylene
14–10 8–2
0.51 0.76
20 30
None
special Fluorinated ethylene propylene
14–8
0.36
14
Glass braid
6–2
0.36
14
Glass or other suitable braid material
18–163 16–10 9–4 3–500
0.58 0.91 1.27 1.40
23 36 50 55
Copper or alloy steel
Application Provisions
90°C 194°F
Dry and damp locations
200°C 392°F
Dry locations — applications2
Magnesium oxide
90°C 194°F
Dry and wet locations
250°C 482°F
For special applications2
60°C 140°F
Machine tool wiring in wet locations
90°C 194°F
Machine tool wiring in dry locations. FPN: See NFPA 79.
85°C 185°F
For underground service conductors, or by special permission
Paper
90°C 194°F
Dry and damp locations
Perfluoro-alkoxy
Dry locations — special applications2
0.51 0.76 1.14
20 30 45
None
200°C 392°F
14–10 8–2 1–4/0
Perfluoro-alkoxy
14–10 8–2 1–4/0
0.51 0.76 1.14
20 30 45
None
14-10 8–2 1–4/0 213–500 501–1000 1001–2000 For 601–2000 see Table 310.62.
1.14 1.52 2.03 2.41 2.79 3.18
45 60 80 95 110 125
Moisture-resistant, flame-retardant, nonmetallic covering1
Flame-retardant moisture-, heat-, and oil-resistant thermoplastic
22–12 10 8 6 4–2 1–4/0 213–500 501–1000
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
0.76 0.76 1.14 1.52 1.52 2.03 2.41 2.79
0.38 0.51 0.76 0.76 1.02 1.27 1.52 1.78
30 30 45 60 60 80 95 110
15 20 30 30 40 50 60 70
(A) None (B) Nylon jacket or equivalent
Lead sheath
Perfluoro-alkoxy
PFAH
250°C 482°F
Dry locations only. Only for leads within apparatus or within raceways connected to apparatus (nickel or nickel-coated copper only)
Thermoset
RHH
90°C 194°F
Dry and damp locations
Moisture-resistant thermoset
RHW4
75°C 167°F
Dry and wet locations
Flame-retardant, moisture- resistant thermoset
14–10 8–2 1–4/0 213–500 501–1000 1001–2000 For 601–2000, see Table 310.62.
1.14 1.52 2.03 2.41 2.79 3.18
45 60 80 95 110 125
Moisture-resistant, flame-retardant, nonmetallic covering5
Moisture-resistant thermoset
RHW-2
90°C 194°F
Dry and wet locations
Flame-retardant moisture-resistant thermoset
14–10 8–2 1-4/0 213–500 501–1000 1001–2000 For 601–2000, see Table 310.62.
1.14 1.52 2.03 2.41 2.79 3.18
45 60 80 95 110 125
Moisture-resistant, flame-retardant, nonmetallic covering5
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Table 310.13 Continued
Silicone
SA
Maximum Operating Temperature
Thickness of Insulation Application Provisions
90°C 194°F
Dry and damp locations
200°C 392°F
For special application2
AWG or kcmil
mm
mils
Silicone rubber
14–10 8–2 1–4/0 213–500 501–1000 1001–2000
1.14 1.52 2.03 2.41 2.79 3.18
45 60 80 95 110 125
Insulation
Outer Covering1 Glass or other suitable braid material
Thermoset
SIS
90°C 194°F
Switchboard wiring only
Flame-retardant thermoset
14–10 8–2 1–4/0
0.76 1.14 2.41
30 45 95
Thermoplastic and fibrous outer braid
TBS
90°C 194°F
Switchboard wiring only
Thermoplastic
14–10 8 6–2 1–4/0
0.76 1.14 1.52 2.03
30 45 60 80
Extended polytetrafluoro-ethylene
TFE
250°C 482°F
Dry locations only. Only for leads within apparatus or within raceways connected to apparatus, or as open wiring (nickel or nickel-coated copper only)
Extruded polytetrafluoro-ethylene
14–10 8–2 1–4/0
0.51 0.76 1.14
20 30 45
Heat-resistant thermoplastic
THHN
90°C 194°F
Dry and damp locations
Flame-retardant, heat-resistant thermoplastic
14–12 10 8–6 4–2 1–4/0 250–500 501–1000
0.38 0.51 0.76 1.02 1.27 1.52 1.78
15 20 30 40 50 60 70
Moisture- and heat-resistant thermoplastic
THHW
75°C 167°F
Wet location Dry location
14–10 8 6–2 1–4/0 213–500 501–1000
0.76 1.14 1.52 2.03 2.41 2.79
30 45 60 80 95 110
None
90°C 194°F
Flame-retardant, moisture- and heat-resistant thermoplastic
Moisture- and heat-resistant thermoplastic
THW4
75°C 167°F
Dry and wet locations
Flame-retardant, moisture- and heat-resistant Special applications within thermoplastic electric discharge lighting equipment. Limited to 1000 open-circuit volts or less. (size 14-8 only as permitted in 410.33)
14–10 8 6–2 1–4/0 213–500 501–1000 1001–2000
0.76 1.14 1.52 2.03 2.41 2.79 3.18
30 45 60 80 95 110 125
None
Moisture- and heat-resistant thermoplastic
THWN4
75°C 167°F
Dry and wet locations
Flame-retardant, moisture- and heat-resistant thermoplastic
14–12 10 8–6 4–2 1–4/0 250–500 501–1000
0.38 0.51 0.76 1.02 1.27 1.52 1.78
15 20 30 40 50 60 70
Moisture-resistant thermoplastic
TW
60°C 140°F
Dry and wet locations
Flame-retardant, moisture- resistant thermoplastic
14–10 8 6–2 1–4/0 213–500 501–1000 1001–2000
0.76 1.14 1.52 2.03 2.41 2.79 3.18
30 45 60 80 95 110 125
90°C 194°F
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Flame-retardant, nonmetallic covering
None
Nylon jacket or equivalent
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Type Letter
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Trade Name
Thickness of Insulation
Maximum Operating Temperature
Application Provisions
Insulation Moisture-resistant
AWG or kcmil
mm
mils
14–10 8–2 1–4/0
1.52 2.03 2.41
606 806 956
Outer Covering1
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Underground feeder UF and branch-circuit cable — single conductor (for Type UF cable employing more than one conductor, see Article 340.)
60°C 140°F 75°C 167°F7
See Article 340.
Underground serviceUSE4 entrance cable — single conductor (for Type USE cable employing more than one conductor, see Article 338.)
75°C 167°F
See Article 338.
Heat- and moistureresistant
14–10 8–2 1–4/0 213–500 501–1000 1001–2000
1.14 1.52 2.03 2.41 2.79 3.18
5 60 80 958 110 125
Thermoset
XHH
90°C 194°F
Dry and damp locations
Flame-retardant thermoset
14–10 8–2 1–4/0 213–500 501–1000 1001–2000
0.76 1.14 1.40 1.65 2.03 2.41
30 45 55 65 80 95
None
Moisture-resistant thermoset
XHHW 4
90°C 194°F
Dry and damp locations Wet locations
14–10 8–2 1–4/0 213–500 501–1000 1001–2000
0.76 1.14 1.40 1.65 2.03 2.41
30 45 55 65 80 95
None
75°C 167°F
Flame-retardant, moisture-resistant thermoset
14–10 8–2 1–4/0 213–500 501–1000 1001–2000
0.76 1.14 1.40 1.65 2.03 2.41
30 45 55 65 80 95
None
Moisture- and heat-resistant
Integral with insulation
Moisture-resistant nonmetallic covering (See 338.2.)
Moisture-resistant thermoset
XHHW-2
90°C 194°F
Dry and wet locations
Flame-retardant, moisture-resistant thermoset
Modified ethylene tetrafluoro-ethylene
Z
90°C 194°F 150°C 302°F
Dry and damp locations Dry locations — special applications2
Modified ethylene tetrafluoro- ethylene
14–12 10 8–4 3–1 1/0–4/0
0.38 0.51 0.64 0.89 1.14
15 20 25 35 45
None
Modified ethylene tetrafluoro-ethylene
ZW4
75°C 167°F
Wet locations
Modified ethylene tetrafluoro-ethylene
14–10 8–2
0.76 1.14
30 45
None
90°C 194°F
Dry and damp locations
150°C 302°F
Dry locations — special applications2
1
Some insulations do not require an outer covering. Where design conditions require maximum conductor operating temperatures above 90°C (194°F). 3 For signaling circuits permitting 300-volt insulation. 4 Listed wire types designated with the suffix “2,” such as RHW-2, shall be permitted to be used at a continuous 90°C (194°F) operating temperature, wet or dry. 5 Some rubber insulations do not require an outer covering. 6 Includes integral jacket. 7 For ampacity limitation, see 340.80. 8 Insulation thickness shall be permitted to be 2.03 mm (80 mils) for listed Type USE conductors that have been subjected to special investigations. The nonmetallic covering over individual rubber-covered conductors of aluminum-sheathed cable and of lead-sheathed or multiconductor cable shall not be required to be flame retardant. For Type MC cable, see 330.104. For nonmetallic-sheathed cable, see Article 334, Part III. For Type UF cable, see Article 340, Part III. 2
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(2) Adjustment Factors.
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(a) More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in a Raceway or Cable. Where the number of current-carrying conductors in a raceway or cable exceeds three, or where single conductors or multiconductor cables are stacked or bundled longer than 600 mm (24 in.) without maintaining spacing and are not installed in raceways, the allowable ampacity of each conductor shall be reduced as shown in Table 310.15(B)(2)(a). Each current-carrying conductor of a paralleled set of conductors shall be counted as a currentcarrying conductor. FPN No. 1: See Annex B, Table B.310.11, for adjustment factors for more than three current-carrying conductors in a raceway or cable with load diversity. FPN No. 2: See 366.23(A) for correction factors for conductors in sheet metal auxiliary gutters and 376.22 for correction factors for conductors in metal wireways.
Table 310.15(B)(2)(a) Adjustment Factors for More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in a Raceway or Cable
Number of Current-Carrying Conductors
Percent of Values in Tables 310.16 through 310.19 as Adjusted for Ambient Temperature if Necessary
4–6 7–9 10–20 21–30 31–40 41 and above
80 70 50 45 40 35
(3) Bare or Covered Conductors. Where bare or covered conductors are used with insulated conductors, their allowable ampacities shall be limited to those permitted for the adjacent insulated conductors. (4) Neutral Conductor.
Exception No. 1: Where conductors of different systems, as provided in 300.3, are installed in a common raceway or cable, the derating factors shown in Table 310.15(B)(2)(a) shall apply only to the number of power and lighting conductors (Articles 210, 215, 220, and 230). Exception No. 2: For conductors installed in cable trays, the provisions of 392.11 shall apply. Exception No. 3: Derating factors shall not apply to conductors in nipples having a length not exceeding 600 mm (24 in.). Exception No. 4: Derating factors shall not apply to underground conductors entering or leaving an outdoor trench if those conductors have physical protection in the form of rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, or rigid nonmetallic conduit having a length not exceeding 3.05 m (10 ft) and if the number of conductors does not exceed four. Exception No. 5: Adjustment factors shall not apply to Type AC cable or to Type MC cable without an overall outer jacket under the following conditions: (1) Each cable has not more than three current-carrying conductors. (2) The conductors are 12 AWG copper. (3) Not more than 20 current-carrying conductors are bundled, stacked, or supported on “bridle rings.” A 60 percent adjustment factor shall be applied where the current-carrying conductors in these cables that are stacked or bundled longer than 600 mm (24 in.) without maintaining spacing exceeds 20. (b) More Than One Conduit, Tube, or Raceway. Spacing between conduits, tubing, or raceways shall be maintained.
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(a) A neutral conductor that carries only the unbalanced current from other conductors of the same circuit shall not be required to be counted when applying the provisions of 310.15(B)(2)(a). (b) In a 3-wire circuit consisting of two phase wires and the neutral of a 4-wire, 3-phase, wye-connected system, a common conductor carries approximately the same current as the line-to-neutral load currents of the other conductors and shall be counted when applying the provisions of 310.15(B)(2)(a). (c) On a 4-wire, 3-phase wye circuit where the major portion of the load consists of nonlinear loads, harmonic currents are present in the neutral conductor; the neutral shall therefore be considered a current-carrying conductor. (5) Grounding or Bonding Conductor. A grounding or bonding conductor shall not be counted when applying the provisions of 310.15(B)(2)(a). (6) 120/240-Volt, 3-Wire, Single-Phase Dwelling Services and Feeders. For individual dwelling units of one family, two-family, and multifamily dwellings, conductors, as listed in Table 310.15(B)(6), shall be permitted as 120/240-volt, 3-wire, single-phase service-entrance conductors, service lateral conductors, and feeder conductors that serve as the main power feeder to each dwelling unit and are installed in raceway or cable with or without an equipment grounding conductor. For application of this section, the main power feeder shall be the feeder(s) between the main disconnect and the lighting and appliance branchcircuit panelboards(s). The feeder conductors to a dwelling unit shall not be required to have an allowable ampacity rating greater than their service-entrance conductors. The grounded conductor shall be permitted to be smaller than the ungrounded conductors, provided the requirements of 215.2, 220.61, and 230.42 are met.
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Table 310.15(B)(6) Conductor Types and Sizes for 120/240-Volt, 3-Wire, Single-Phase Dwelling Services and Feeders. Conductor Types RHH, RHW, RHW-2, THHN, THHW, THW, THW-2, THWN, THWN-2, XHHW, XHHW-2, SE, USE, USE-2
310.60
310.60 Conductors Rated 2001 to 35,000 Volts. (A) Definitions. Electrical Ducts. As used in Article 310, electrical ducts shall include any of the electrical conduits recognized in Chapter 3 as suitable for use underground; other raceways round in cross section, listed for underground use, and embedded in earth or concrete.
Conductor (AWG or kcmil)
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Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum
Service or Feeder Rating (Amperes)
4 3 2 1
2 1 1/0 2/0
100 110 125 150
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
3/0 4/0 250 300
175 200 225 250
(B) Ampacities of Conductors Rated 2001 to 35,000 Volts. Ampacities for solid dielectric-insulated conductors shall be permitted to be determined by tables or under engineering supervision, as provided in 310.60(C) and (D).
250 350 400
350 500 600
300 350 400
(1) Selection of Ampacity. Where more than one calculated or tabulated ampacity could apply for a given circuit length, the lowest value shall be used.
(C) Engineering Supervision. Under engineering supervision, conductor ampacities shall be permitted to be calculated by means of the following general formula: I =
TC − (TA + ∆TD ) RDC (1 + YC ) RCA
Thermal Resistivity. As used in this Code, the heat transfer capability through a substance by conduction. It is the reciprocal of thermal conductivity and is designated Rho and expressed in the units °C-cm/watt.
Exception: Where two different ampacities apply to adjacent portions of a circuit, the higher ampacity shall be permitted to be used beyond the point of transition, a distance equal to 3.0 m (10 ft) or 10 percent of the circuit length figured at the higher ampacity, whichever is less. FPN: See 110.40 for conductor temperature limitations due to termination provisions.
where: TC = TA = ∆TD = RDC = YC =
conductor temperature in degrees Celsius (°C) ambient temperature in degrees Celsius (°C) dielectric loss temperature rise dc resistance of conductor at temperature TC component ac resistance resulting from skin effect and proximity effect RCA = effective thermal resistance between conductor and surrounding ambient FPN: See Annex B for examples of formula applications.
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Table 310.16 Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, 60°C Through 90°C (140°F Through 194°F), Not More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in Raceway, Cable, or Earth (Directly Buried), Based on Ambient Temperature of 30°C (86°F) Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.13.) 60°C (140°F)
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Size AWG or kcmil
75°C (167°F)
Types RHW, THHW, THW, THWN, XHHW, USE, ZW
90°C (194°F)
60°C (140°F)
Types TBS, SA, SIS, FEP, FEPB, MI, RHH, RHW-2, THHN, THHW, THW-2, THWN-2, USE-2, XHH, XHHW, Types XHHW-2, ZW-2 TW, UF
COPPER
75°C (167°F)
90°C (194°F)
Types TBS, SA, SIS, THHN, THHW, Types RHW, THW-2, THWN-2, THHW, THW, RHH, RHW-2, USE-2, THWN, XHH, XHHW, XHHW, USE XHHW-2, ZW-2
ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD ALUMINUM
Size AWG or kcmil
18 16 14* 12* 10* 8
— — 20 25 30 40
— — 20 25 35 50
14 18 25 30 40 55
— — — 20 25 30
— — — 20 30 40
— — — 25 35 45
— — — 12* 10* 8
6 4 3 2 1
55 70 85 95 110
65 85 100 115 130
75 95 110 130 150
40 55 65 75 85
50 65 75 90 100
60 75 85 100 115
6 4 3 2 1
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
125 145 165 195
150 175 200 230
170 195 225 260
100 115 130 150
120 135 155 180
135 150 175 205
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
250 300 350 400 500
215 240 260 280 320
255 285 310 335 380
290 320 350 380 430
170 190 210 225 260
205 230 250 270 310
230 255 280 305 350
250 300 350 400 500
600 700 750 800 900
355 385 400 410 435
420 460 475 490 520
475 520 535 555 585
285 310 320 330 355
340 375 385 395 425
385 420 435 450 480
600 700 750 800 900
1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
455 495 520 545 560
545 590 625 650 665
615 665 705 735 750
375 405 435 455 470
445 485 520 545 560
500 545 585 615 630
1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
CORRECTION FACTORS Ambient Temp. For ambient temperatures other than 30°C (86°F), multiply the allowable ampacities shown above by the appropriate (°C) factor shown below.
Ambient Temp. (°F)
21–25
1.08
1.05
1.04
1.08
1.05
1.04
70–77
26–30
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
78–86
31–35
0.91
0.94
0.96
0.91
0.94
0.96
87–95
36–40
0.82
0.88
0.91
0.82
0.88
0.91
96–104
41–45
0.71
0.82
0.87
0.71
0.82
0.87
105–113
46–50
0.58
0.75
0.82
0.58
0.75
0.82
114–122
51–55
0.41
0.67
0.76
0.41
0.67
0.76
123–131
56–60
—
0.58
0.71
—
0.58
0.71
132–140
61–70
—
0.33
0.58
—
0.33
0.58
141–158
71–80
—
—
0.41
—
—
0.41
159–176
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Table 310.17 Allowable Ampacities of Single-Insulated Conductors Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts in Free Air, Based on Ambient Air Temperature of 30°C (86°F) Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.13.) 60°C (140°F)
75°C (167°F)
90°C (194°F)
60°C (140°F)
75°C (167°F)
90°C (194°F)
Types TBS, SA, SIS, Types TBS, SA, SIS, FEP, FEPB, MI, RHH, THHN, THHW, Types RHW, RHW-2, THHN, THHW, Types RHW, THW-2, THWN-2, THHW, THW, THW-2, THWN-2, THHW, THW, RHH, RHW-2, USE-2, THWN, USE-2, XHH, XHHW, THWN, XHH, XHHW, Types TW, UF XHHW, ZW XHHW-2, ZW-2 Types TW, UF XHHW XHHW-2, ZW-2 Size AWG or kcmil 18 16 14* 12* 10* 8
COPPER
ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD ALUMINUM
— — 25 30 40 60
— — 30 35 50 70
18 24 35 40 55 80
6 4 3 2 1
80 105 120 140 165
95 125 145 170 195
105 140 165 190 220
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
195 225 260 300
230 265 310 360
250 300 350 400 500
340 375 420 455 515
600 700 750 800 900 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
— — — 25 35 45
Size AWG or kcmil
— — — 30 40 55
— — — 35 40 60
— — — 12* 10* 8
60 80 95 110 130
75 100 115 135 155
80 110 130 150 175
6 4 3 2 1
260 300 350 405
150 175 200 235
180 210 240 280
205 235 275 315
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
405 445 505 545 620
455 505 570 615 700
265 290 330 355 405
315 350 395 425 485
355 395 445 480 545
250 300 350 400 500
575 630 655 680 730
690 755 785 815 870
780 855 885 920 985
455 500 515 535 580
540 595 620 645 700
615 675 700 725 785
600 700 750 800 900
780 890 980 1070 1155
935 1065 1175 1280 1385
1055 1200 1325 1445 1560
625 710 795 875 960
750 855 950 1050 1150
845 960 1075 1185 1335
1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
CORRECTION FACTORS
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For ambient temperatures other than 30°C (86°F), multiply the allowable ampacities shown above by the appropriate factor shown below.
Ambient Temp. (˚F)
21–25
1.08
1.05
1.04
1.08
1.05
1.04
70–77
26–30
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
78–86
31–35
0.91
0.94
0.96
0.91
0.94
0.96
87–95
36–40
0.82
0.88
0.91
0.82
0.88
0.91
96–104
41–45
0.71
0.82
0.87
0.71
0.82
0.87
105–113
46–50
0.58
0.75
0.82
0.58
0.75
0.82
114–122
51–55
0.41
0.67
0.76
0.41
0.67
0.76
123–131
56–60
—
0.58
0.71
—
0.58
0.71
132–140
61–70
—
0.33
0.58
—
0.33
0.58
141–158
71–80
—
0.41
—
0.41
159–176
—
—
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Table 310.18 Allowable Ampacities of Insulated Conductors Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, 150°C Through 250°C (302°F Through 482°F). Not More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in Raceway or Cable, Based on Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F) Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.13.) 150°C (302°F)
200°C (392°F)
250°C (482°F)
150°C (302°F)
Type Z
Types FEP, FEPB, PFA, SA
Types PFAH, TFE
Type Z
NICKEL OR NICKEL-COATED COPPER
ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD ALUMINUM
Size AWG or kcmil
COPPER
Size AWG or kcmil
14 12 10 8
34 43 55 76
36 45 60 83
39 54 73 93
— 30 44 57
14 12 10 8
6 4 3 2 1
96 120 143 160 186
110 125 152 171 197
117 148 166 191 215
75 94 109 124 145
6 4 3 2 1
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
215 251 288 332
229 260 297 346
244 273 308 361
169 198 227 260
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
CORRECTION FACTORS Ambient Temp. (°C)
For ambient temperatures other than 40°C (104°F), multiply the allowable ampacities shown above by the appropriate factor shown below.
Ambient Temp. (°F)
41–50
0.95
0.97
0.98
0.95
105–122
51–60
0.90
0.94
0.95
0.90
123–140
61–70
0.85
0.90
0.93
0.85
141–158
71–80
0.80
0.87
0.90
0.80
159–176
81–90
0.74
0.83
0.87
0.74
177–194
91–100
0.67
0.79
0.85
0.67
195–212
101–120
0.52
0.71
0.79
0.52
213–248
121–140
0.30
0.61
0.72
0.30
249–284
141–160
—
0.50
0.65
—
285–320
161–180
—
0.35
0.58
—
321–356
181–200
—
—
0.49
—
357–392
201–225
—
—
0.35
—
393–437
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Table 310.19 Allowable Ampacities of Single-Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, 150°C Through 250°C (302°F Through 482°F), in Free Air, Based on Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F) Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.13.)
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200°C (392°F)
250°C (482°F)
150°C (302°F)
Type Z
Types FEP, FEPB, PFA, SA
Types PFAH, TFE
Type Z
NICKEL, OR NICKEL-COATED COPPER
ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD ALUMINUM
Size AWG or kcmil
COPPER
— 47 63 83
Size AWG or kcmil
14 12 10 8
46 60 80 106
54 68 90 124
59 78 107 142
14 12 10 8
6 4 3 2 1
155 190 214 255 293
165 220 252 293 344
205 278 327 381 440
112 148 170 198 228
6 4 3 2 1
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
339 390 451 529
399 467 546 629
532 591 708 830
263 305 351 411
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
CORRECTION FACTORS Ambient Temp. (°C)
For ambient temperatures other than 40°C (104°F), multiply the allowable ampacities shown above by the appropriate factor shown below.
Ambient Temp. (°F)
41–50
0.95
0.97
0.98
0.95
105–122
51–60
0.90
0.94
0.95
0.90
123–140
61–70
0.85
0.90
0.93
0.85
141–158
71–80
0.80
0.87
0.90
0.80
159–176
81–90
0.74
0.83
0.87
0.74
177–194
91–100
0.67
0.79
0.85
0.67
195–212
101–120
0.52
0.71
0.79
0.52
213–248
121–140
0.30
0.61
0.72
0.30
249–284
141–160
—
0.50
0.65
—
285–320
161–180
—
0.35
0.58
—
321–356
181–200
—
—
0.49
—
357–392
201–225
—
—
0.35
—
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Table 310.20 Ampacities of Not More Than Three Single Insulated Conductors, Rated 0 Through 2000 Volts, Supported on a Messenger, Based on Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F) Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.13.) 75°C (167°F)
90°C (194°F)
75°C (167°F)
90°C (194°F)
Types RHW, THHW, THW, THWN, XHHW, ZW
Types MI, THHN, THHW, THW-2, THWN-2, RHH, RHW-2, USE-2, XHHW, XHHW-2, ZW-2
Types RHW, THW, THWN, THHW, XHHW
Types THHN, THHW, RHH, XHHW, RHW-2, XHHW-2, THW-2, THWN-2, USE-2, ZW-2
Size AWG or kcmil
COPPER
ALUMINUM OR COPPER-CLAD ALUMINUM
Size AWG or kcmil
8 6 4 3 2 1
57 76 101 118 135 158
66 89 117 138 158 185
44 59 78 92 106 123
51 69 91 107 123 144
8 6 4 3 2 1
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
183 212 245 287
214 247 287 335
143 165 192 224
167 193 224 262
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
250 300 350 400 500
320 359 397 430 496
374 419 464 503 580
251 282 312 339 392
292 328 364 395 458
250 300 350 400 500
600 700 750 800 900 1000
553 610 638 660 704 748
647 714 747 773 826 879
440 488 512 532 572 612
514 570 598 622 669 716
600 700 750 800 900 1000
CORRECTION FACTORS Ambient Temp. (°C)
For ambient temperatures other than 40°C (104°F), multiply the allowable ampacities shown above by the appropriate factor shown below.
Ambient Temp. (°F)
1.20
1.14
1.20
1.14
70–77
26–30
1.13
1.10
1.13
1.10
79–86
31–35
1.07
1.05
1.07
1.05
88–95
36–40
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
97–104
41–45
0.93
0.95
0.93
0.95
106–113
46–50
0.85
0.89
0.85
0.89
115–122
51–55
0.76
0.84
0.76
0.84
124–131
56–60
0.65
0.77
0.65
0.77
133–140
61–70
0.38
0.63
0.38
0.63
142–158
71–80
—
0.45
—
0.45
160–176
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AAC Aluminum Conductors Covered
Bare
Covered
AWG or kcmil
Amperes
AWG or kcmil
Amperes
AWG or kcmil
Amperes
AWG or kcmil
Amperes
8 6 4 2 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 250 300 500 750 1000 — — — — — — —
98 124 155 209 282 329 382 444 494 556 773 1000 1193 — — — — — — —
8 6 4 2 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 250 300 500 750 1000 — — — — — — —
103 130 163 219 297 344 401 466 519 584 812 1050 1253 — — — — — — —
8 6 4 2 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 266.8 336.4 397.5 477.0 556.5 636.0 795.0 954.0 1033.5 1272 1590 2000
76 96 121 163 220 255 297 346 403 468 522 588 650 709 819 920 968 1103 1267 1454
8 6 4 2 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 266.8 336.4 397.5 477.0 556.5 636.0 795.0 — 1033.5 1272 1590 2000
80 101 127 171 231 268 312 364 423 492 548 617 682 744 860 — 1017 1201 1381 1527
(C) Tables. Ampacities for conductors rated 2001 to 35,000 volts shall be as specified in the Ampacity Table 310.67 through Table 310.86. Ampacities at ambient temperatures other than those shown in the tables shall be determined by the formula in 310.60(C)(4). FPN No. 1: For ampacities calculated in accordance with 310.60(B), reference IEEE 835-1994 (IPCEA Pub. No. P-46426), Standard Power Cable Ampacity Tables, and the references therein for availability of all factors and constants.
No rating change is needed where the burial depth is decreased. (3) Electrical Ducts in Figure 310.60. At locations where electrical ducts enter equipment enclosures from under ground, spacing between such ducts, as shown in Figure 310.60, shall be permitted to be reduced without requiring the ampacity of conductors therein to be reduced.
FPN No. 2: Ampacities provided by this section do not take voltage drop into consideration. See 210.19(A), FPN No. 4, for branch circuits and 215.2(A), FPN No. 2, for feeders.
(1) Grounded Shields. Ampacities shown in Table 310.69, Table 310.70, Table 310.81, and Table 310.82 are for cable with shields grounded at one point only. Where shields are grounded at more than one point, ampacities shall be adjusted to take into consideration the heating due to shield currents. (2) Burial Depth of Underground Circuits. Where the burial depth of direct burial or electrical duct bank circuits is modified from the values shown in a figure or table, ampacities shall be permitted to be modified as indicated in (C)(a) and (C)(b). (a) Where burial depths are increased in part(s) of an electrical duct run, no decrease in ampacity of the conductors is needed, provided the total length of parts of the duct run increased in depth is less than 25 percent of the total run length.
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(4) Ambients Not in Tables. Ampacities at ambient temperatures other than those shown in the tables shall be determined by means of the following formula: I 2 = I1
where: I1 = I2 = TC = TA1 =
ampacity from tables at ambient TA1 ampacity at desired ambient TA2 conductor temperature in degrees Celsius (°C) surrounding ambient from tables in degrees Celsius (°C) TA2 = desired ambient in degrees Celsius (°C) ∆TD = dielectric loss temperature rise
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190 mm 190 mm (7.5 in.) (7.5 in.)
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Detail 2 475 mm × 475 mm (19 in. × 19 in.) Electrical duct bank Three electrical ducts or
675 mm × 290 mm (27 in. × 11.5 in.) Electrical duct bank Three electrical ducts
190 mm (7.5 in.)
190 mm 190 mm (7.5 in.) (7.5 in.)
190 mm (7.5 in.)
Detail 3 475 mm × 675 mm (19 in. × 27 in.) Electrical duct bank Six electrical ducts or
190 mm 190 mm (7.5 in.) (7.5 in.)
675 mm × 475 mm (27 in. × 19 in.) Electrical duct bank Six electrical ducts 600 mm (24 in.)
Detail 5 Buried 3 conductor cable
Detail 6 Buried 3 conductor cables
190 mm 190 mm (7.5 in.) (7.5 in.)
600 mm (24 in.)
Detail 7 Buried triplexed cables (1 circuit) 190 mm 190 mm (7.5 in.) (7.5 in.)
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Detail 8 Buried triplexed cables (2 circuits)
600 mm (24 in.)
190 mm 190 mm (7.5 in.) (7.5 in.)
Detail 10 Buried single-conductor cables (2 circuits) Legend
Note: Minimum burial depths to top electrical ducts or cables shall be in accordance with Section 300.50. Maximum depth to the top of electrical duct banks shall be 750 mm (30 in.) and maximum depth to the top of direct buried cables shall be 900 mm (36 in.).
Backfill (earth or concrete) Electrical duct Cable or cables
Figure 310.60 Cable Installation Dimensions for Use with Table 310.77 Through Table 310.86.
(D) Engineering Supervision. Under engineering supervision, conductor ampacities shall be permitted to be calculated by means of the following general formula: I =
TC − (TA + ∆TD ) RDC (1 + YC ) RCA
where: TC = conductor temperature in °C TA = ambient temperature in °C ∆TD = dielectric loss temperature rise
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Table 310.62 Thickness of Insulation for 601- to 2000-Volt Nonshielded Types RHH and RHW
Table 310.61 Conductor Application and Insulation Maximum Operating Type Tempera- Application Outer Letter ture Provision Insulation Covering
Trade Name
Medium voltage MV-90 90°C solid dielectric MV-105* 105°C
Dry or wet locations rated 2001 volts and higher
Thermoplastic or thermosetting
Column A1
Jacket, sheath, or armor
*Where design conditions require maximum conductor temperatures above 90°C.
Column B2
Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
mm
mils
mm
mils
14–10 8 6–2 1–2/0 3/0–4/0 213–500 501–1000 1001–2000
2.03 2.03 2.41 2.79 2.79 3.18 3.56 3.56
80 80 95 110 110 125 140 140
1.52 1.78 1.78 2.29 2.29 2.67 3.05 3.56
60 70 70 90 90 105 120 140
1
Column A insulations are limited to natural, SBR, and butyl rubbers. Column B insulations are materials such as cross-linked polyethylene, ethylene propylene rubber, and composites thereof.
2
Table 310.63 Thickness of Insulated Conductors Rated 2400 Volts and Jacket for Nonshielded Solid Dielectric Insulation Dry Locations, Single Conductor Without Jacket Insulation
Wet or Dry Locations
With Jacket Insulation
Single Conductor Jacket
Insulation
Multiconductor Insulation*
Jacket
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mm
mils
mm
mils
mm
mils
mm
mils
mm
mils
mm
mils
8 6 4–2 1–2/0 3/0–4/0 213–500 501–750 751–1000
2.79 2.79 2.79 2.79 2.79 3.05 3.30 3.30
110 110 110 110 110 120 130 130
2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29
90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
0.76 0.76 1.14 1.14 1.65 1.65 1.65 1.65
30 30 45 45 65 65 65 65
3.18 3.18 3.18 3.18 3.18 3.56 3.94 3.94
125 125 125 125 125 140 155 155
2.03 2.03 2.03 2.03 2.41 2.79 3.18 3.18
80 80 80 80 95 110 125 125
2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29
90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
*Under a common overall covering such as a jacket, sheath, or armor.
Table 310.64 Thickness of Insulation for Shielded Solid Dielectric Insulated Conductors Rated 2001 to 35,000 Volts 5001–8000 volts
8001–15,000 volts
Conductor Size (AWG 2001–5000 or kcmil) Volts
100 Percent Insulation Level 1
133 Percent Insulation Level 2
173 Percent Insulation Level3
100 Percent Insulation Level1
133 Percent Insulation Level2
mm mils
mm mils
mm mils
mm mils
mm mils
mm
2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29 2.29
— 2.92 2.92 2.92 2.92
— 3.56 3.56 3.56 3.56
— 4.45 4.45 4.45 4.45
— — — — 4.45 175 4.45 175 4.45 175
— — 5.59 5.59 5.59
8 6–4 2 1 1/0–2000
90 90 90 90 90
— 115 115 115 115
— 140 140 140 140
— 175 175 175 175
15,001–25,000 volts 173 Percent Insulation Level3
100 Percent Insulation Level1
133 Percent Insulation Level2
173 Percent Insulation Level3
mils
mm mils
mm mils
mm mils
mm mils
— — 220 220 220
— — 6.60 6.60 6.60
— — — — — — 6.60 260 6.60 260
— — — — — — 8.13 320 8.13 320
— — 260 260 260
— — — 10.67 10.67
— — — 420 420
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Table 310.64 Continued 25,001–28000 volts 100 Percent Insulation Level1
133 Percent Insulation Level 2
28,001–35,000 volts 173 Percent Insulation Level3
100 Percent Insulation Level1
133 Percent Insulation Level2
173 Percent Insulation Level3
Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
mm
mils
mm
mils
mm
mils
mm
mils
mm
mils
mm
mils
mm
mils
1 1/0–2000
2.29 2.29
90 90
7.11 7.11
2.80 2.80
8.76 8.76
345 345
11..30 11.30
445 445
— 8.76
— 345
— 10.67
— 420
— 14.73
— 580
2001–5000 Volts
Notes: 1 100 Percent Insulation Level. Cables in this category shall be permitted to be applied where the system is provided with relay protection such that ground faults will be cleared as rapidly as possible but, in any case, within 1 minute. While these cables are applicable to the great majority of cable installations that are on grounded systems, they shall be permitted to be used also on other systems for which the application of cables is acceptable, provided the above clearing requirements are met in completely de-energizing the faulted section. 2 133 Percent Insulation Level. This insulation level corresponds to that formerly designated for ungrounded systems. Cables in this category shall be permitted to be applied in situations where the clearing time requirements of the 100 percent level category cannot be met and yet there is adequate assurance that the faulted section will be de-energized in a time not exceeding 1 hour. Also, they shall be permitted to be used in 100 percent insulation level applications where additional insulation is desirable. 3 173 Percent Insulation Level. Cables in this category shall be permitted to be applied under all of the following conditions: (1) In industrial establishments where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation (2) Where the fault clearing time requirements of the 133 percent level category cannot be met (3) Where an orderly shutdown is essential to protect equipment and personnel (4) There is adequate assurance that the faulted section will be de-energized in an orderly shutdown Also, cables with this insulation thickness shall be permitted to be used in 100 or 133 percent insulation level applications where additional insulation strength is desirable.
Table 310.68 Ampacities of Insulated Single Aluminum Conductor Cables Triplexed in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F) and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F)
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.) 2001–5000 Volts Ampacity Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
8 6 4 2 1
65 90 120 160 185
74 99 130 175 205
— 100 130 170 195
— 110 140 195 225
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
215 250 290 335
240 275 320 375
225 260 300 345
250 350 500 750 1000
375 465 580 750 880
415 515 645 835 980
380 470 580 730 850
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90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
8 6 4 2 1
50 70 90 125 145
57 77 100 135 160
— 75 100 130 150
— 84 110 150 175
255 295 340 390
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
170 195 225 265
185 215 250 290
175 200 230 270
200 230 265 305
430 525 650 820 950
250 350 500 750 1000
295 365 460 600 715
325 405 510 665 800
300 370 460 590 700
335 415 515 660 780
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Table 310.67 Ampacities of Insulated Single Copper Conductor Cables Triplexed in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F) and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F)
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Table 310.69 Ampacities of Insulated Single Copper Conductor Isolated in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F) and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F)
Table 310.71 Ampacities of an Insulated Three-Conductor Copper Cable Isolated in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F) and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F)
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.) 2001–5000 Volts Ampacity
5001–15,000 Volts Ampacity
15,001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
Conductor 90°C 105°C Size (194°F) (221°F) Type (AWG Type or kcmil) MV-90 MV-105
90°C 105°C (194°F) (221°F) Type Type MV-90 MV-105
90°C 105°C (194°F) (221°F) Type Type MV-90 MV-105
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.) 2001–5000 Volts Ampacity Conductor Size 90°C (194°F) (AWG or kcmil) Type MV-90
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
8 6 4 2 1
83 110 145 190 225
93 120 160 215 250
— 110 150 195 225
— 125 165 215 250
— — — — 225
— — — — 250
8 6 4 2 1
59 79 105 140 160
66 88 115 154 180
— 93 120 165 185
— 105 135 185 210
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
260 300 345 400
290 330 385 445
260 300 345 400
290 335 385 445
260 300 345 395
290 330 380 445
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
185 215 250 285
205 240 280 320
215 245 285 325
240 275 315 360
250 350 500 750
445 550 695 900
495 615 775 1000
445 550 685 885
495 610 765 990
440 545 680 870
490 605 755 970
250 350 500 750 1000
320 395 485 615 705
355 440 545 685 790
360 435 535 670 770
400 490 600 745 860
1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
1075 1230 1365 1495 1605
1200 1370 1525 1665 1790
1060 1210 1345 1470 1575
1185 1350 1500 1640 1755
1040 1185 1315 1430 1535
1160 1320 1465 1595 1710
Table 310.72 Ampacities of an Insulated Three-Conductor Aluminum Cable Isolated in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F) and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F)
Table 310.70 Ampacities of Insulated Single Aluminum Conductor Isolated in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F) and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F) Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.) 2001–5000 Volts Ampacity --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
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5001–15,000 Volts Ampacity
15,001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
90°C 105°C (194°F) (221°F) Type Type MV-90 MV-105
90°C 105°C (194°F) (221°F) Type Type MV-90 MV-105
8 6 4 2 1
64 85 115 150 175
71 95 125 165 195
— 87 115 150 175
— 97 130 170 195
— — — — 175
— — — — 195
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
200 230 270 310
225 260 300 350
200 235 270 310
225 260 300 350
200 230 270 310
225 260 300 345
250 350 500 750
345 430 545 710
385 480 605 790
345 430 535 700
385 480 600 780
345 430 530 685
380 475 590 765
1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
855 980 1105 1215 1320
950 1095 1230 1355 1475
840 970 1085 1195 1295
940 1080 1215 1335 1445
825 950 1060 1165 1265
920 1055 1180 1300 1410
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105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
8 6 4 2 1
46 61 81 110 125
51 68 90 120 140
— 72 95 125 145
— 80 105 145 165
1/0 2/0
145 170
160 185
170 190
185 215
3/0 4/0
195 225
215 250
220 255
245 285
250 350 500 750 1000
250 310 385 495 585
280 345 430 550 650
280 345 425 540 635
315 385 475 600 705
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Table 310.73 Ampacities of an Insulated Triplexed or Three Single-Conductor Copper Cables in Isolated Conduit in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F) and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F)
Table 310.75 Ampacities of an Insulated Three-Conductor Copper Cable in Isolated Conduit in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F) and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F) Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.)
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.)
Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
8 6 4 2 1
2001–5000 Volts Ampacity
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
55 75 97 130 155
61 84 110 145 175
— 83 110 150 170
— 93 120 165 190
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
180 205 240 280
200 225 270 305
195 225 260 295
215 255 290 330
250 350 500 750 1000
315 385 475 600 690
355 430 530 665 770
330 395 480 585 675
365 440 535 655 755
Table 310.74 Ampacities of an Insulated Triplexed or Three Single-Conductor Aluminum Cables in Isolated Conduit in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F) and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F)
Conductor Size 90°C (194°F) (AWG or kcmil) Type MV-90
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
8 6 4 2 1
43 58 76 100 120
48 65 85 115 135
— 65 84 115 130
— 72 94 130 150
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
140 160 190 215
155 175 210 240
150 175 200 230
170 200 225 260
250 350 500 750 1000
250 305 380 490 580
280 340 425 545 645
255 310 385 485 565
290 350 430 540 640
Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
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90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
8 6 4 2 1
52 69 91 125 140
58 77 100 135 155
— 83 105 145 165
— 92 120 165 185
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
165 190 220 255
185 210 245 285
195 220 250 290
215 245 280 320
250 350 500 750 1000
280 350 425 525 590
315 390 475 585 660
315 385 470 570 650
350 430 525 635 725
Table 310.76 Ampacities of an Insulated Three-Conductor Aluminum Cable in Isolated Conduit in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F) and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C (104°F) Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.) 2001–5000 Volts Ampacity
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.) 2001–5000 Volts Ampacity
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
8 6 4 2 1
41 53 71 96 110
46 59 79 105 125
— 64 84 115 130
— 71 94 125 145
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
130 150 170 200
145 165 190 225
150 170 195 225
170 190 220 255
250 350 500 750 1000
220 275 340 430 505
245 305 380 480 560
250 305 380 470 550
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Table 310.77 Ampacities of Three Single-Insulated Copper Conductors in Underground Electrical Ducts (Three Conductors per Electrical Duct) Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C (68°F), Electrical Duct Arrangement per Figure 310.60, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F)
Table 310.78 Ampacities of Three Single-Insulated Aluminum Conductors in Underground Electrical Ducts (Three Conductors per Electrical Duct) Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C (68°F), Electrical Duct Arrangement per Figure 310.60, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F)
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.) 2001–5000 Volts Ampacity 90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity 90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
One Circuit (See Figure 310.60, Detail 1.)
2001–5000 Volts Ampacity Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
One Circuit (See Figure 310.60, Detail 1.)
8 6 4 2 1
64 85 110 145 170
69 92 120 155 180
— 90 115 155 175
— 97 125 165 185
8 6 4 2 1
50 66 86 115 130
54 71 93 125 140
— 70 91 120 135
— 75 98 130 145
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
195 220 250 290
210 235 270 310
200 230 260 295
215 245 275 315
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
150 170 195 225
160 185 210 245
155 175 200 230
165 190 215 245
250 350 500 750 1000
320 385 470 585 670
345 415 505 630 720
325 390 465 565 640
345 415 500 610 690
250 350 500 750 1000
250 305 370 470 545
270 325 400 505 590
250 305 370 455 525
270 330 400 490 565
Three Circuits (See Figure 310.60, Detail 2.)
Three Circuits (See Figure 310.60, Detail 2.)
8 6 4 2 1
56 73 95 125 140
60 79 100 130 150
— 77 99 130 145
— 83 105 135 155
8 6 4 2 1
44 57 74 96 110
47 61 80 105 120
— 60 77 100 110
— 65 83 105 120
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
160 185 210 235
175 195 225 255
165 185 210 240
175 200 225 255
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
125 145 160 185
135 155 175 200
125 145 165 185
140 155 175 200
250 350 500 750 1000
260 315 375 460 525
280 335 405 495 565
260 310 370 440 495
280 330 395 475 535
250 350 500 750 1000
205 245 295 370 425
220 265 320 395 460
200 245 290 355 405
220 260 315 385 440
Six Circuits (See Figure 310.60, Detail 3.)
Six Circuits (See Figure 310.60, Detail 3.)
8 6 4 2 1
48 62 80 105 115
52 67 86 110 125
— 64 82 105 120
— 68 88 115 125
8 6 4 2 1
38 48 62 80 91
41 52 67 86 98
— 50 64 80 90
— 54 69 88 99
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
135 150 170 195
145 160 185 210
135 150 170 190
145 165 185 205
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
105 115 135 150
110 125 145 165
105 115 130 150
110 125 145 160
250 350 500 750 1000
210 250 300 365 410
225 270 325 395 445
210 245 290 350 390
225 265 310 375 415
250 350 500 750 1000
165 195 240 290 335
180 210 255 315 360
165 195 230 280 320
175 210 250 305 345
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Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.)
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Table 310.79 Ampacities of Three Insulated Copper Conductors Cabled Within an Overall Covering (Three-Conductor Cable) in Underground Electrical Ducts (One Cable per Electrical Duct) Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C (68°F), Electrical Duct Arrangement per Figure 310.60, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°C)
Table 310.80 Ampacities of Three Insulated Aluminum Conductors Cabled Within an Overall Covering (Three-Conductor Cable) in Underground Electrical Ducts (One Cable per Electrical Duct) Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C (68°F), Electrical Duct Arrangement per Figure 310.60, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°C)
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.)
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.)
2001–5000 Volts Ampacity Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity 90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
One Circuit (See Figure 310.60, Detail 1.)
2001–5000 Volts Ampacity Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
One Circuit (See Figure 310.60, Detail 1.)
8 6 4 2 1
59 78 100 135 155
64 84 110 145 165
— 88 115 150 170
— 95 125 160 185
8 6 4 2 1
46 61 80 105 120
50 66 86 110 130
— 69 89 115 135
— 74 96 125 145
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
175 200 230 265
190 220 250 285
195 220 250 285
210 235 270 305
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
140 160 180 205
150 170 195 220
150 170 195 220
165 185 210 240
250 350 500 750 1000
290 355 430 530 600
315 380 460 570 645
310 375 450 545 615
335 400 485 585 660
250 350 500 750 1000
230 280 340 425 495
245 310 365 460 535
245 295 355 440 510
265 315 385 475 545
Three Circuits (See Figure 310.60, Detail 2.)
Three Circuits (See Figure 310.60, Detail 2.)
8 6 4 2 1
53 69 89 115 135
57 74 96 125 145
— 75 97 125 140
— 81 105 135 155
8 6 4 2 1
41 54 70 90 105
44 58 75 97 110
— 59 75 100 110
— 64 81 105 120
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
150 170 195 225
165 185 210 240
160 185 205 230
175 195 220 250
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
120 135 155 175
125 145 165 185
125 140 160 180
135 155 175 195
250 350 500 750 1000
245 295 355 430 485
265 315 380 465 520
255 305 360 430 485
270 325 385 465 515
250 350 500 750 1000
190 230 280 345 400
205 250 300 375 430
200 240 285 350 400
215 255 305 375 430
Six Circuits (See Figure 310.60, Detail 3.)
Six Circuits (See Figure 310.60, Detail 3.)
8 6 4 2 1
46 60 77 98 110
50 65 83 105 120
— 63 81 105 115
— 68 87 110 125
8 6 4 2 1
36 46 60 77 87
39 50 65 83 94
— 49 63 80 90
— 53 68 86 98
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
125 145 165 185
135 155 175 200
130 150 170 190
145 160 180 200
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
99 110 130 145
105 120 140 155
105 115 130 150
110 125 140 160
250 350 500 750 1000
200 240 290 350 390
220 270 310 375 420
205 245 290 340 380
220 275 305 365 405
250 350 500 750 1000
160 190 230 280 320
170 205 245 305 345
160 190 230 275 315
170 205 245 295 335
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Table 310.81 Ampacities of Single Insulated Copper Conductors Directly Buried in Earth Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C (68°F), Arrangement per Figure 310.60, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°C)
Table 310.82 Ampacities of Single Insulated Aluminum Conductors Directly Buried in Earth Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C (68°F), Arrangement per Figure 310.60, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F)
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.) 2001–5000 Volts Ampacity Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity 90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
2001–5000 Volts Ampacity
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
One Circuit, Three Conductors (See Figure 310.60, Detail 9.)
Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
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110 140 180 230 260
115 150 195 250 280
— 130 170 210 240
— 140 180 225 260
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
295 335 385 435
320 365 415 465
275 310 355 405
295 335 380 435
250 350 500 750 1000
470 570 690 845 980
510 615 745 910 1055
440 535 650 805 930
475 575 700 865 1005
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
8 6 4 2 1
85 110 140 180 205
90 115 150 195 220
— 100 130 165 185
— 110 140 175 200
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
230 265 300 340
250 285 320 365
215 245 275 315
230 260 295 340
250 350 500 750 1000
370 445 540 665 780
395 480 580 720 840
345 415 510 635 740
370 450 545 680 795
Two Circuits, Six Conductors (See Figure 310.60, Detail 10.)
Two Circuits, Six Conductors (See Figure 310.60, Detail 10.) 8 6 4 2 1
100 130 165 215 240
110 140 180 230 260
— 120 160 195 225
— 130 170 210 240
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
275 310 355 400
295 335 380 430
255 290 330 375
275 315 355 405
250 350 500 750 1000
435 520 630 775 890
470 560 680 835 960
410 495 600 740 855
440 530 645 795 920
8 6 4 2 1
80 100 130 165 190
85 110 140 180 200
— 95 125 155 175
— 100 130 165 190
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
215 245 275 310
230 260 295 335
200 225 255 290
215 245 275 315
250 350 500 750 1000
340 410 495 610 710
365 440 530 655 765
320 385 470 580 680
345 415 505 625 730
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Table 310.83 Ampacities of Three Insulated Copper Conductors Cabled Within an Overall Covering (Three-Conductor Cable), Directly Buried in Earth Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C (68°F), Arrangement per Figure 310.60, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F)
Table 310.84 Ampacities of Three Insulated Aluminum Conductors Cabled Within an Overall Covering (Three-Conductor Cable), Directly Buried in Earth Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C (68°F), Arrangement per Figure 310.60, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures of 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F)
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.) 2001–5000 Volts Ampacity Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.)
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity 90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
One Circuit (See Figure 310.60, Detail 5.)
2001–5000 Volts Ampacity Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
One Circuit (See Figure 310.60, Detail 5.)
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8 6 4 2 1
85 105 135 180 200
89 115 150 190 215
— 115 145 185 210
— 120 155 200 225
8 6 4 2 1
65 80 105 140 155
70 88 115 150 170
— 90 115 145 165
— 95 125 155 175
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
230 260 295 335
245 280 320 360
240 270 305 350
255 290 330 375
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
180 205 230 260
190 220 250 280
185 210 240 270
200 225 260 295
250 350 500 750 1000
365 440 530 650 730
395 475 570 700 785
380 460 550 665 750
410 495 590 720 810
250 350 500 750 1000
285 345 420 520 600
310 375 450 560 650
300 360 435 540 620
320 390 470 580 665
Two Circuits (See Figure 310.60, Detail 6.)
Two Circuits (See Figure 310.60, Detail 6.)
8 6 4 2 1
80 100 130 165 185
84 105 140 180 200
— 105 135 170 195
— 115 145 185 210
8 6 4 2 1
60 75 100 130 145
66 83 110 140 155
— 80 105 135 150
— 95 115 145 165
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
215 240 275 310
230 260 295 335
220 250 280 320
235 270 305 345
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
165 190 215 245
180 205 230 260
170 195 220 250
185 210 240 270
250 350 500 750 1000
340 410 490 595 665
365 440 525 640 715
350 420 500 605 675
375 450 535 650 730
250 350 500 750 1000
265 320 385 480 550
285 345 415 515 590
275 330 395 485 560
295 355 425 525 600
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Table 310.85 Ampacities of Three Triplexed Single Insulated Copper Conductors Directly Buried in Earth Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C (68°F), Arrangement per Figure 310.60, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F)
Table 310.86 Ampacities of Three Triplexed Single Insulated Aluminum Conductors Directly Buried in Earth Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C (68°F), Arrangement per Figure 310.60, 100 Percent Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures 90°C (194°F) and 105°C (221°F)
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.) 2001–5000 Volts Ampacity Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
Temperature Rating of Conductor (See Table 310.61.)
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity 90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
One Circuit, Three Conductors (See Figure 310.60, Detail 7.)
2001–5000 Volts Ampacity Conductor Size (AWG or kcmil)
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
5001–35,000 Volts Ampacity
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
90°C (194°F) Type MV-90
105°C (221°F) Type MV-105
One Circuit, Three Conductors (See Figure 310.60, Detail 7.)
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8 6 4 2 1
90 120 150 195 225
95 130 165 205 240
— 115 150 190 215
— 120 160 205 230
8 6 4 2 1
70 90 120 155 175
75 100 130 165 190
— 90 115 145 165
— 95 125 155 175
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
255 290 330 375
270 310 360 405
245 275 315 360
260 295 340 385
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
200 225 255 290
210 240 275 310
190 215 245 280
205 230 265 305
250 350 500 750 1000
410 490 590 725 825
445 580 635 780 885
390 470 565 685 770
410 505 605 740 830
250 350 500 750 1000
320 385 465 580 670
350 420 500 625 725
305 370 445 550 635
325 400 480 590 680
Two Circuits, Six Conductors (See Figure 310.60, Detail 8.)
Two Circuits, Six Conductors (See Figure 310.60, Detail 8.)
8 6 4 2 1
85 110 140 180 205
90 115 150 195 220
— 105 140 175 200
— 115 150 190 215
8 6 4 2 1
65 85 110 140 160
70 95 120 150 170
— 85 105 135 155
— 90 115 145 170
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
235 265 300 340
250 285 320 365
225 255 290 325
240 275 315 350
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
180 205 235 265
195 220 250 285
175 200 225 255
190 215 245 275
250 350 500 750 1000
370 445 535 650 740
395 480 575 700 795
355 425 510 615 690
380 455 545 660 745
250 350 500 750 1000
290 350 420 520 600
310 375 455 560 645
280 335 405 485 565
300 360 435 525 605
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312.1 Scope. This article covers the installation and construction specifications of cabinets, cutout boxes, and meter socket enclosures. I. Installation 312.2 Damp, Wet, or Hazardous (Classified) Locations. (A) Damp and Wet Locations. In damp or wet locations, surface-type enclosures within the scope of this article shall be placed or equipped so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the cabinet or cutout box, and shall be mounted so there is at least 6-mm (1⁄4-in.) airspace between the enclosure and the wall or other supporting surface. Enclosures installed in wet locations shall be weatherproof. For enclosures in wet locations, raceways or cables entering above the level of uninsulated live parts shall use fittings listed for wet locations. Exception: Nonmetallic enclosures shall be permitted to be installed without the airspace on a concrete, masonry, tile, or similar surface. FPN: For protection against corrosion, see 300.6.
(B) Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Installations in hazardous (classified) locations shall conform to Articles 500 through 517. 312.3 Position in Wall. In walls of concrete, tile, or other noncombustible material, cabinets shall be installed so that the front edge of the cabinet is not set back of the finished surface more than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.). In walls constructed of wood or other combustible material, cabinets shall be flush with the finished surface or project therefrom. 312.4 Repairing Plaster and Drywall or Plasterboard. Plaster, drywall, or plasterboard surfaces that are broken or incomplete shall be repaired so there will be no gaps or open spaces greater than 3 mm (1⁄8 in.) at the edge of the cabinet or cutout box employing a flush-type cover. 312.5 Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and Meter Socket Enclosures. Conductors entering enclosures within the scope of this article shall be protected from abrasion and shall comply with 312.5(A) through (C). (A) Openings to Be Closed. Openings through which conductors enter shall be adequately closed.
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(B) Metal Cabinets, Cutout Boxes, and Meter Socket Enclosures. Where metal enclosures within the scope of this article are installed with messenger supported wiring, open wiring on insulators, or concealed knob-and-tube wiring, conductors shall enter through insulating bushings or, in dry locations, through flexible tubing extending from the last insulating support and firmly secured to the enclosure. (C) Cables. Where cable is used, each cable shall be secured to the cabinet, cutout box, or meter socket enclosure. Exception: Cables with entirely nonmetallic sheaths shall be permitted to enter the top of a surface-mounted enclosure through one or more nonflexible raceways not less than 450 mm (18 in.) and not more than 3.0 m (10 ft) in length, provided all of the following conditions are met: (a) Each cable is fastened within 300 mm (12 in.), measured along the sheath, of the outer end of the raceway. (b) The raceway extends directly above the enclosure and does not penetrate a structural ceiling. (c) A fitting is provided on each end of the raceway to protect the cable(s) from abrasion and the fittings remain accessible after installation. (d) The raceway is sealed or plugged at the outer end using approved means so as to prevent access to the enclosure through the raceway. (e) The cable sheath is continuous through the raceway and extends into the enclosure beyond the fitting not less than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.). (f) The raceway is fastened at its outer end and at other points in accordance with the applicable article. (g) Where installed as conduit or tubing, the allowable cable fill does not exceed that permitted for complete conduit or tubing systems by Table 1 of Chapter 9 of this Code and all applicable notes thereto. FPN: See Table 1 in Chapter 9, including Note 9, for allowable cable fill in circular raceways. See 310.15(B)(2)(a) for required ampacity reductions for multiple cables installed in a common raceway.
312.6 Deflection of Conductors. Conductors at terminals or conductors entering or leaving cabinets or cutout boxes and the like shall comply with 312.6(A) through (C). Exception: Wire-bending space in enclosures for motor controllers with provisions for one or two wires per terminal shall comply with 430.10(B). (A) Width of Wiring Gutters. Conductors shall not be deflected within a cabinet or cutout box unless a gutter having a width in accordance with Table 312.6(A) is provided. Conductors in parallel in accordance with 310.4 shall be judged on the basis of the number of conductors in parallel.
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Table 312.6(A) Minimum Wire-Bending Space at Terminals and Minimum Width of Wiring Gutters Wires per Terminal
14–10 8–6 4–3 2 1 1/0–2/0 3/0–4/0 250 300–350 400–500 600–700 750–900 1000–1250 1500–2000
mm
2
4
5
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
Not specified 38.1 11⁄2 50.8 2 63.5 21⁄2 76.2 3
— — — — —
— — — — —
— — — — —
— — — — —
— — — — —
— — — — —
— — — — —
— — — — —
31⁄2 4 41⁄2 5 6 8 8 10 12
127 152 152 203 203 254 305 — —
5 6 6 8 8 10 12 — —
178 203 203 254 254 305 356 — —
7 8 8 10 10 12 14 — —
— — 254 305 305 356 406 — —
— — 10 12 12 14 16 — —
— — — — 356 406 457 — —
— — — — 14 16 18 — —
88.9 102 114 127 152 203 203 254 305
in.
3
Note: Bending space at terminals shall be measured in a straight line from the end of the lug or wire connector (in the direction that the wire leaves the terminal) to the wall, barrier, or obstruction.
(B) Wire-Bending Space at Terminals. Wire-bending space at each terminal shall be provided in accordance with 312.6(B)(1) or (B)(2).
(b) Directly facing the enclosure wall and offset not greater than 50 percent of the bending space specified in Table 312.6(A)
(1) Conductors Not Entering or Leaving Opposite Wall. Table 312.6(A) shall apply where the conductor does not enter or leave the enclosure through the wall opposite its terminal.
FPN: Offset is the distance measured along the enclosure wall from the axis of the centerline of the terminal to a line passing through the center of the opening in the enclosure.
(2) Conductors Entering or Leaving Opposite Wall. Table 312.6(B) shall apply where the conductor does enter or leave the enclosure through the wall opposite its terminal. Exception No. 1: Where the distance between the wall and its terminal is in accordance with Table 312.6(A), a conductor shall be permitted to enter or leave an enclosure through the wall opposite its terminal, provided the conductor enters or leaves the enclosure where the gutter joins an adjacent gutter that has a width that conforms to Table 312.6(B) for the conductor. Exception No. 2: A conductor not larger than 350 kcmil shall be permitted to enter or leave an enclosure containing only a meter socket(s) through the wall opposite its terminal, provided the distance between the terminal and the opposite wall is not less than that specified in Table 312.6(A) and the terminal is a lay-in type, where the terminal is either of the following: (a) Directed toward the opening in the enclosure and within a 45 degree angle of directly facing the enclosure wall
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(C) Conductors 4 AWG or Larger. Installation shall comply with 300.4(F). 312.7 Space in Enclosures. Cabinets and cutout boxes shall have sufficient space to accommodate all conductors installed in them without crowding. 312.8 Enclosures for Switches or Overcurrent Devices. Enclosures for switches or overcurrent devices shall not be used as junction boxes, auxiliary gutters, or raceways for conductors feeding through or tapping off to other switches or overcurrent devices, unless adequate space for this purpose is provided. The conductors shall not fill the wiring space at any cross section to more than 40 percent of the cross-sectional area of the space, and the conductors, splices, and taps shall not fill the wiring space at any cross section to more than 75 percent of the cross-sectional area of that space. 312.9 Side or Back Wiring Spaces or Gutters. Cabinets and cutout boxes shall be provided with back-wiring spaces, gutters, or wiring compartments as required by 312.11(C) and (D).
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Table 312.6(B) Minimum Wire-Bending Space at Terminals Wires per Terminal Wire Size (AWG or kcmil)
1
2
3
All Other Conductors
Compact Stranded AA-8000 Aluminum Alloy Conductors (See Note 3.)
14–10 8 6 4 3 2 1
12–8 6 4 2 1 1/0 2/0
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
3/0 4/0 250 300
140 152 165a 178b
51⁄2 6 61⁄2a 7b
140 152 165a 190c
51⁄2 6 61⁄2a 71⁄2c
178 190 203 216a
250 300 350 400 500 600 700 750
350 400 500 600 700–750 800–900 1000 —
216d 254e 305e 330e 356e 381e 406e 432e
81⁄2d 10e 12e 13e 14e 15e 16e 17e
229d 254d 305e 330e 356e 406e 457e 483e
81⁄2d 10d 12e 13e 14e 16e 18e 19e
254b 279b 330e 356e 381e 457e 508e 559e
800 900 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000
— — — — — — —
457 483 508 559 610 610 610
18 19 20 22 24 24 24
508 559 — — — — —
20 22
559 610 — — — — —
mm
in.
Not specified 38.1 11⁄2 50.8 2 76.2 3 76.2 3 88.9 31⁄2 114 41⁄2
mm
in.
mm
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— — — — — — —
— — — — — — —
— — — — —
4 or More
in.
mm
in.
— — — — — — —
— — — — — — —
— — — —
— — — —
9b 11b 13e 14e 15e 18e 20e 22e
254 305 356d 381e 406e 483e 559e 610e
10 12 14d 15e 16e 19e 22e 24e
22 24
610 610 — — — — —
24 24
7 71⁄2 8 81⁄2a
1. Bending space at terminals shall be measured in a straight line from the end of the lug or wire connector in a direction perpendicular to the enclosure wall. 2. For removable and lay-in wire terminals intended for only one wire, bending space shall be permitted to be reduced by the following number of millimeters (inches): a d 12.7 mm (1⁄2 in.) 50.8 mm (2 in.) b e 25.4 mm (1 in.) 76.2 mm (3 in.) c 38.1 mm (11⁄2 in.) 3. This column shall be permitted to determine the required wire-bending space for compact stranded aluminum conductors in sizes up to 1000 kcmil and manufactured using AA-8000 series electrical grade aluminum alloy conductor material in accordance with 310.14.
II. Construction Specifications 312.10 Material. Cabinets, cutout boxes, and meter socket enclosures shall comply with 312.10(A) through (C). (A) Metal Cabinets and Cutout Boxes. Metal enclosures within the scope of this article shall be protected both inside and outside against corrosion.
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(B) Strength. The design and construction of enclosures within the scope of this article shall be such as to secure ample strength and rigidity. If constructed of sheet steel, the metal thickness shall not be less than 1.35 mm (0.053 in.) uncoated.
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(C) Nonmetallic Cabinets. Nonmetallic cabinets shall be listed, or they shall be submitted for approval prior to installation.
barriers, or partitions extending from the bases of the devices contained in the cabinet, to the door, frame, or sides of the cabinet.
312.11 Spacing. The spacing within cabinets and cutout boxes shall comply with 312.11(A) through (D).
Exception: Side-wiring spaces, side gutters, and sidewiring compartments of cabinets shall not be required to be made tight enclosures where those side spaces contain only conductors that enter the cabinet directly opposite to the devices where they terminate.
(A) General. Spacing within cabinets and cutout boxes shall be sufficient to provide ample room for the distribution of wires and cables placed in them and for a separation between metal parts of devices and apparatus mounted within them as follows. (1) Base. Other than at points of support, there shall be an airspace of at least 1.59 mm (0.0625 in.) between the base of the device and the wall of any metal cabinet or cutout box in which the device is mounted.
Partially enclosed back-wiring spaces shall be provided with covers to complete the enclosure. Wiring spaces that are required by 312.11(C) and are exposed when doors are open shall be provided with covers to complete the enclosure. Where adequate space is provided for feed-through conductors and for splices as required in 312.8, additional barriers shall not be required.
(2) Doors. There shall be an airspace of at least 25.4 mm (1.00 in.) between any live metal part, including live metal parts of enclosed fuses, and the door. Exception: Where the door is lined with an approved insulating material or is of a thickness of metal not less than 2.36 mm (0.093 in.) uncoated, the airspace shall not be less than 12.7 mm (0.500 in.). (3) Live Parts. There shall be an airspace of at least 12.7 mm (0.500 in.) between the walls, back, gutter partition, if of metal, or door of any cabinet or cutout box and the nearest exposed current-carrying part of devices mounted within the cabinet where the voltage does not exceed 250. This spacing shall be increased to at least 25.4 mm (1.00 in.) for voltages of 251 to 600, nominal. Exception: Where the conditions in 312.11(A)(2), Exception, are met, the airspace for nominal voltages from 251 to 600 shall be permitted to be not less than 12.7 mm (0.500 in.). (B) Switch Clearance. Cabinets and cutout boxes shall be deep enough to allow the closing of the doors when 30ampere branch-circuit panelboard switches are in any position, when combination cutout switches are in any position, or when other single-throw switches are opened as far as their construction permits. (C) Wiring Space. Cabinets and cutout boxes that contain devices or apparatus connected within the cabinet or box to more than eight conductors, including those of branch circuits, meter loops, feeder circuits, power circuits, and similar circuits, but not including the supply circuit or a continuation thereof, shall have back-wiring spaces or one or more sidewiring spaces, side gutters, or wiring compartments. (D) Wiring Space — Enclosure. Side-wiring spaces, side gutters, or side-wiring compartments of cabinets and cutout boxes shall be made tight enclosures by means of covers,
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ARTICLE 314 Outlet, Device, Pull, and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; and Handhole Enclosures I. Scope and General 314.1 Scope. This article covers the installation and use of all boxes and conduit bodies used as outlet, device, junction, or pull boxes, depending on their use, and handhole enclosures. Cast, sheet metal, nonmetallic, and other boxes such as FS, FD, and larger boxes are not classified as conduit bodies. This article also includes installation requirements for fittings used to join raceways and to connect raceways and cables to boxes and conduit bodies. 314.2 Round Boxes. Round boxes shall not be used where conduits or connectors requiring the use of locknuts or bushings are to be connected to the side of the box. 314.3 Nonmetallic Boxes. Nonmetallic boxes shall be permitted only with open wiring on insulators, concealed knoband-tube wiring, cabled wiring methods with entirely nonmetallic sheaths, flexible cords, and nonmetallic raceways. Exception No. 1: Where internal bonding means are provided between all entries, nonmetallic boxes shall be permitted to be used with metal raceways or metal-armored cables. Exception No. 2: Where integral bonding means with a provision for attaching an equipment bonding jumper inside the box are provided between all threaded entries in nonmetallic boxes listed for the purpose, nonmetallic boxes shall be permitted to be used with metal raceways or metalarmored cables.
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314.4 Metal Boxes. All metal boxes shall be grounded in accordance with the provisions of Article 250. 314.5 Short-Radius Conduit Bodies. Conduit bodies such as capped elbows and service-entrance elbows that enclose conductors 6 AWG or smaller, and are only intended to enable the installation of the raceway and the contained conductors, shall not contain splices, taps, or devices and shall be of sufficient size to provide free space for all conductors enclosed in the conduit body. II. Installation 314.15 Damp, Wet, or Hazardous (Classified) Locations. (A) Damp or Wet Locations. In damp or wet locations, boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings shall be placed or equipped so as to prevent moisture from entering or accumulating within the box, conduit body, or fitting. Boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings installed in wet locations shall be listed for use in wet locations. FPN No. 1: For boxes in floors, see 314.27(C). FPN No. 2: For protection against corrosion, see 300.6.
(B) Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Installations in hazardous (classified) locations shall conform to Articles 500 through 517. 314.16 Number of Conductors in Outlet, Device, and Junction Boxes, and Conduit Bodies. Boxes and conduit bodies shall be of sufficient size to provide free space for all enclosed conductors. In no case shall the volume of the box, as calculated in 314.16(A), be less than the fill calculation as calculated in 314.16(B). The minimum volume for conduit bodies shall be as calculated in 314.16(C). The provisions of this section shall not apply to terminal housings supplied with motors. FPN: For volume requirements of motor terminal housings, see 430.12.
Boxes and conduit bodies enclosing conductors 4 AWG or larger shall also comply with the provisions of 314.28. (A) Box Volume Calculations. The volume of a wiring enclosure (box) shall be the total volume of the assembled sections and, where used, the space provided by plaster rings, domed covers, extension rings, and so forth, that are marked with their volume or are made from boxes the dimensions of which are listed in Table 314.16(A). (1) Standard Boxes. The volumes of standard boxes that are not marked with their volume shall be as given in Table 314.16(A). (2) Other Boxes. Boxes 1650 cm3 (100 in.3) or less, other than those described in Table 314.16(A), and nonmetallic
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Table 314.16(A) Metal Boxes Minimum Volume
Box Trade Size mm
in.
Maximum Number of Conductors*
cm3
in.3
18
16
14
12
10
8
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(4 × 11⁄4) (4 × 11⁄2) (4 × 21⁄8)
round/octagonal round/octagonal round/octagonal
205 254 353
12.5 15.5 21.5
8 10 14
7 8 12
6 7 10
5 6 9
5 6 8
5 5 7
2 3 4
100 × 32 100 × 38 100 × 54
(4 × 11⁄4) (4 × 11⁄2) (4 × 21⁄8)
square square square
295 344 497
18.0 21.0 30.3
12 14 20
10 12 17
9 10 15
8 9 13
7 8 12
6 7 10
3 4 6
120 × 32 120 × 38 120 × 54
(411⁄16 × 11⁄4) (411⁄16 × 11⁄2) (411⁄16 × 21⁄8)
square square square
418 484 689
25.5 29.5 42.0
17 19 28
14 16 24
12 14 21
11 13 18
10 11 16
8 9 14
5 5 8
(3 × 2 × 11⁄2) (3 × 2 × 2) (3 × 2 × 21⁄4) (3 × 2 × 21⁄2) (3 × 2 × 23⁄4) (3 × 2 × 31⁄2)
device device device device device device
123 164 172 205 230 295
7.5 10.0 10.5 12.5 14.0 18.0
5 6 7 8 9 12
4 5 6 7 8 10
3 5 5 6 7 9
3 4 4 5 6 8
3 4 4 5 5 7
2 3 3 4 4 6
1 2 2 2 2 3
100 × 54 × 38 100 × 54 × 48 100 × 54 × 54
(4 × 21⁄8 × 11⁄2) (4 × 21⁄8 × 17⁄8) (4 × 21⁄8 × 21⁄8)
device device device
169 213 238
10.3 13.0 14.5
6 8 9
5 7 8
5 6 7
4 5 6
4 5 5
3 4 4
2 2 2
95 × 50 × 65 95 × 50 × 90
(33⁄4 × 2 × 21⁄2) (33⁄4 × 2 × 31⁄2)
masonry box/gang masonry box/gang
230 344
14.0 21.0
9 14
8 12
7 10
6 9
5 8
4 7
2 4
75 75 75 75 75 75
× × × × × ×
50 50 50 50 50 50
× × × × × ×
38 50 57 65 70 90
min. 44.5 depth min. 60.3 depth
FS — single cover/gang (13⁄4) FD — single cover/gang (23⁄8)
221 295
13.5 18.0
9 12
7 10
6 9
6 8
5 7
4 6
2 3
min. 44.5 depth min. 60.3 depth
FS — multiple cover/gang (13⁄4) FD — multiple cover/gang (23⁄8)
295 395
18.0 24.0
12 16
10 13
9 12
8 10
7 9
6 8
3 4
*Where no volume allowances are required by 314.16(B)(2) through (B)(5).
Table 314.16(B) Volume Allowance Required per Conductor Free Space Within Box for Each Conductor Size of Conductor (AWG)
cm3
in.3
18 16 14 12 10 8 6
24.6 28.7 32.8 36.9 41.0 49.2 81.9
1.50 1.75 2.00 2.25 2.50 3.00 5.00
(2) With Splices, Taps, or Devices. Only those conduit bodies that are durably and legibly marked by the manufacturer with their volume shall be permitted to contain splices, taps, or devices. The maximum number of conductors shall be calculated in accordance with 314.16(B). Conduit bodies shall be supported in a rigid and secure manner. 314.17 Conductors Entering Boxes, Conduit Bodies, or Fittings. Conductors entering boxes, conduit bodies, or fittings shall be protected from abrasion and shall comply with 314.17(A) through (D).
(C) Conduit Bodies. (1) General. Conduit bodies enclosing 6 AWG conductors or smaller, other than short-radius conduit bodies as described in 314.5, shall have a cross-sectional area not less than twice the cross-sectional area of the largest conduit or tubing to which it is attached. The maximum number of
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(A) Openings to Be Closed. Openings through which conductors enter shall be adequately closed. (B) Metal Boxes and Conduit Bodies. Where metal boxes or conduit bodies are installed with messenger supported
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wiring, open wiring on insulators, or concealed knob-andtube wiring, conductors shall enter through insulating bushings or, in dry locations, through flexible tubing extending from the last insulating support to not less than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) inside the box and beyond any cable clamps. Except as provided in 300.15(C), the wiring shall be firmly secured to the box or conduit body. Where raceway or cable is installed with metal boxes or conduit bodies, the raceway or cable shall be secured to such boxes and conduit bodies. (C) Nonmetallic Boxes and Conduit Bodies. Nonmetallic boxes and conduit bodies shall be suitable for the lowest temperature-rated conductor entering the box. Where nonmetallic boxes and conduit bodies are used with messenger supported wiring, open wiring on insulators, or concealed knob-and-tube wiring, the conductors shall enter the box through individual holes. Where flexible tubing is used to enclose the conductors, the tubing shall extend from the last insulating support to not less than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) inside the box and beyond any cable clamp. Where nonmetallicsheathed cable or multiconductor Type UF cable is used, the sheath shall extend not less than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) inside the box and beyond any cable clamp. In all instances, all permitted wiring methods shall be secured to the boxes. Exception: Where nonmetallic-sheathed cable or multiconductor Type UF cable is used with single gang boxes not larger than a nominal size 57 mm × 100 mm (2 1⁄4 in. × 4 in.) mounted in walls or ceilings, and where the cable is fastened within 200 mm (8 in.) of the box measured along the sheath and where the sheath extends through a cable knockout not less than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.), securing the cable to the box shall not be required. Multiple cable entries shall be permitted in a single cable knockout opening. (D) Conductors 4 AWG or Larger. Installation shall comply with 300.4(F). FPN: See 110.12(A) for requirements on closing unused cable and raceway knockout openings.
314.19 Boxes Enclosing Flush Devices. Boxes used to enclose flush devices shall be of such design that the devices will be completely enclosed on back and sides and substantial support for the devices will be provided. Screws for supporting the box shall not be used in attachment of the device contained therein. 314.20 In Wall or Ceiling. In walls or ceilings with a surface of concrete, tile, gypsum, plaster, or other noncombustible material, boxes employing a flush-type cover or faceplate shall be installed so that the front edge of the box, plaster ring, extension ring, or listed extender will not be set back of the finished surface more than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.). In walls and ceilings constructed of wood or other combustible surface material, boxes, plaster rings, extension
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rings, or listed extenders shall be flush with the finished surface or project therefrom. 314.21 Repairing Plaster and Drywall or Plasterboard. Plaster, drywall, or plasterboard surfaces that are broken or incomplete around boxes employing a flush-type cover or faceplate shall be repaired so there will be no gaps or open spaces greater than 3 mm (1⁄8 in.) at the edge of the box. 314.22 Exposed Surface Extensions. Surface extensions from a flush-mounted box shall be made by mounting and mechanically securing an extension ring over the flush box. Equipment grounding and bonding shall be in accordance with Article 250. Exception: A surface extension shall be permitted to be made from the cover of a flush-mounted box where the cover is designed so it is unlikely to fall off or be removed if its securing means becomes loose. The wiring method shall be flexible for a length suffıcient to permit removal of the cover and provide access to the box interior, and arranged so that any bonding or grounding continuity is independent of the connection between the box and cover. 314.23 Supports. Enclosures within the scope of this article shall be supported in accordance with one or more of the provisions in 314.23(A) through (H). (A) Surface Mounting. An enclosure mounted on a building or other surface shall be rigidly and securely fastened in place. If the surface does not provide rigid and secure support, additional support in accordance with other provisions of this section shall be provided. (B) Structural Mounting. An enclosure supported from a structural member of a building or from grade shall be rigidly supported either directly or by using a metal, polymeric, or wood brace. (1) Nails and Screws. Nails and screws, where used as a fastening means, shall be attached by using brackets on the outside of the enclosure, or they shall pass through the interior within 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) of the back or ends of the enclosure. Screws shall not be permitted to pass through the box unless exposed threads in the box are protected using approved means to avoid abrasion of conductor insulation. (2) Braces. Metal braces shall be protected against corrosion and formed from metal that is not less than 0.51 mm (0.020 in.) thick uncoated. Wood braces shall have a cross section not less than nominal 25 mm × 50 mm (1 in. × 2 in.). Wood braces in wet locations shall be treated for the conditions. Polymeric braces shall be identified as being suitable for the use. (C) Mounting in Finished Surfaces. An enclosure mounted in a finished surface shall be rigidly secured
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thereto by clamps, anchors, or fittings identified for the application. (D) Suspended Ceilings. An enclosure mounted to structural or supporting elements of a suspended ceiling shall be not more than 1650 cm3 (100 in.3) in size and shall be securely fastened in place in accordance with either (D)(1) or (D)(2). (1) Framing Members. An enclosure shall be fastened to the framing members by mechanical means such as bolts, screws, or rivets, or by the use of clips or other securing means identified for use with the type of ceiling framing member(s) and enclosure(s) employed. The framing members shall be adequately supported and securely fastened to each other and to the building structure. (2) Support Wires. The installation shall comply with the provisions of 300.11(A). The enclosure shall be secured, using methods identified for the purpose, to ceiling support wire(s), including any additional support wire(s) installed for that purpose. Support wire(s) used for enclosure support shall be fastened at each end so as to be taut within the ceiling cavity. (E) Raceway Supported Enclosure, Without Devices, Luminaires (Fixtures), or Lampholders. An enclosure that does not contain a device(s) other than splicing devices or support a luminaire(s) [fixture(s)], lampholder, or other equipment and is supported by entering raceways shall not exceed 1650 cm3 (100 in.3) in size. It shall have threaded entries or have hubs identified for the purpose. It shall be supported by two or more conduits threaded wrenchtight into the enclosure or hubs. Each conduit shall be secured within 900 mm (3 ft) of the enclosure, or within 450 mm (18 in.) of the enclosure if all conduit entries are on the same side. Exception: Rigid metal, intermediate metal, or rigid nonmetallic conduit or electrical metallic tubing shall be permitted to support a conduit body of any size, including a conduit body constructed with only one conduit entry, provided the trade size of the conduit body is not larger than the largest trade size of the conduit or electrical metallic tubing. (F) Raceway Supported Enclosures, with Devices, Luminaires (Fixtures), or Lampholders. An enclosure that contains a device(s), other than splicing devices, or supports a luminaire(s) [fixture(s)], lampholder, or other equipment and is supported by entering raceways shall not exceed 1650 cm3 (100 in.3) in size. It shall have threaded entries or have hubs identified for the purpose. It shall be supported by two or more conduits threaded wrenchtight into the enclosure or hubs. Each conduit shall be secured within 450 mm (18 in.) of the enclosure. Exception No. 1: Rigid metal or intermediate metal conduit shall be permitted to support a conduit body of any
size, including a conduit body constructed with only one conduit entry, provided the trade size of the conduit body is not larger than the largest trade size of the conduit. Exception No. 2: An unbroken length(s) of rigid or intermediate metal conduit shall be permitted to support a box used for luminaire (fixture) or lampholder support, or to support a wiring enclosure that is an integral part of a luminaire (fixture) and used in lieu of a box in accordance with 300.15(B), where all of the following conditions are met: (a) The conduit is securely fastened at a point so that the length of conduit beyond the last point of conduit support does not exceed 900 mm (3 ft). (b) The unbroken conduit length before the last point of conduit support is 300 mm (12 in.) or greater, and that portion of the conduit is securely fastened at some point not less than 300 mm (12 in.) from its last point of support. (c) Where accessible to unqualified persons, the luminaire (fixture) or lampholder, measured to its lowest point, is at least 2.5 m (8 ft) above grade or standing area and at least 900 mm (3 ft) measured horizontally to the 2.5 m (8 ft) elevation from windows, doors, porches, fire escapes, or similar locations. (d) A luminaire (fixture) supported by a single conduit does not exceed 300 mm (12 in.) in any direction from the point of conduit entry. (e) The weight supported by any single conduit does not exceed 9 kg (20 lb). (f) At the luminaire (fixture) or lampholder end, the conduit(s) is threaded wrenchtight into the box, conduit body, or integral wiring enclosure, or into hubs identified for the purpose. Where a box or conduit body is used for support, the luminaire (fixture) shall be secured directly to the box or conduit body, or through a threaded conduit nipple not over 75 mm (3 in.) long. (G) Enclosures in Concrete or Masonry. An enclosure supported by embedment shall be identified as suitably protected from corrosion and securely embedded in concrete or masonry. (H) Pendant Boxes. An enclosure supported by a pendant shall comply with 314.23(H)(1) or (H)(2). (1) Flexible Cord. A box shall be supported from a multiconductor cord or cable in an approved manner that protects the conductors against strain, such as a strain-relief connector threaded into a box with a hub. (2) Conduit. A box supporting lampholders or luminaires (lighting fixtures), or wiring enclosures within luminaires (fixtures) used in lieu of boxes in accordance with 300.15(B), shall be supported by rigid or intermediate metal conduit stems. For stems longer than 450 mm (18 in.), the stems shall be connected to the wiring system
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with flexible fittings suitable for the location. At the luminaire (fixture) end, the conduit(s) shall be threaded wrenchtight into the box or wiring enclosure, or into hubs identified for the purpose. Where supported by only a single conduit, the threaded joints shall be prevented from loosening by the use of setscrews or other effective means, or the luminaire (fixture), at any point, shall be at least 2.5 m (8 ft) above grade or standing area and at least 900 mm (3 ft) measured horizontally to the 2.5 m (8 ft) elevation from windows, doors, porches, fire escapes, or similar locations. A luminaire (fixture) supported by a single conduit shall not exceed 300 mm (12 in.) in any horizontal direction from the point of conduit entry.
on other boxes or plaster rings that are secured to other boxes, provided the luminaire (fixture) or its supporting yoke is secured to the box with no fewer than two No. 6 or larger screws.
314.24 Depth of Outlet Boxes. No box shall have an internal depth of less than 12.7 mm (1⁄2 in.). Boxes intended to enclose flush devices shall have an internal depth of not less than 23.8 mm (15⁄16 in.).
Exception: Where the authority having jurisdiction judges them free from likely exposure to physical damage, moisture, and dirt, boxes located in elevated floors of show windows and similar locations shall be permitted to be other than those listed for floor applications. Receptacles and covers shall be listed as an assembly for this type of location.
314.25 Covers and Canopies. In completed installations, each box shall have a cover, faceplate, lampholder, or luminaire (fixture) canopy, except where the installation complies with 410.14(B). (A) Nonmetallic or Metal Covers and Plates. Nonmetallic or metal covers and plates shall be permitted. Where metal covers or plates are used, they shall comply with the grounding requirements of 250.110. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
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(B) Exposed Combustible Wall or Ceiling Finish. Where a luminaire (fixture) canopy or pan is used, any combustible wall or ceiling finish exposed between the edge of the canopy or pan and the outlet box shall be covered with noncombustible material. (C) Flexible Cord Pendants. Covers of outlet boxes and conduit bodies having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear. So-called hard rubber or composition bushings shall not be used. 314.27 Outlet Boxes. (A) Boxes at Luminaire (Lighting Fixture) Outlets. Boxes used at luminaire (lighting fixture) or lampholder outlets shall be designed for the purpose. At every outlet used exclusively for lighting, the box shall be designed or installed so that a luminaire (lighting fixture) may be attached. Exception: A wall-mounted luminaire (fixture) weighing not more than 3 kg (6 lb) shall be permitted to be supported
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(B) Maximum Luminaire (Fixture) Weight. Outlet boxes or fittings installed as required by 314.23 shall be permitted to support luminaires (lighting fixtures) weighing 23 kg (50 lb) or less. A luminaire (lighting fixture) that weighs more than 23 kg (50 lb) shall be supported independently of the outlet box unless the outlet box is listed for the weight to be supported. (C) Floor Boxes. Boxes listed specifically for this application shall be used for receptacles located in the floor.
(D) Boxes at Ceiling-Suspended (Paddle) Fan Outlets. Outlet boxes or outlet box systems used as the sole support of a ceiling-suspended (paddle) fan shall be listed, shall be marked by their manufacturer as suitable for this purpose, and shall not support ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more than 32 kg (70 lb). For outlet boxes or outlet box systems designed to support ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans that weigh more than 16 kg (35 lb), the required marking shall include the maximum weight to be supported. 314.28 Pull and Junction Boxes and Conduit Bodies. Boxes and conduit bodies used as pull or junction boxes shall comply with 314.28(A) through (D). Exception: Terminal housings supplied with motors shall comply with the provisions of 430.12. (A) Minimum Size. For raceways containing conductors of 4 AWG or larger, and for cables containing conductors of 4 AWG or larger, the minimum dimensions of pull or junction boxes installed in a raceway or cable run shall comply with (A)(1) through (A)(3). Where an enclosure dimension is to be calculated based on the diameter of entering raceways, the diameter shall be the metric designator (trade size) expressed in the units of measurement employed. (1) Straight Pulls. In straight pulls, the length of the box shall not be less than eight times the metric designator (trade size) of the largest raceway. (2) Angle or U Pulls. Where splices or where angle or U pulls are made, the distance between each raceway entry inside the box and the opposite wall of the box shall not be less than six times the metric designator (trade size) of the
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largest raceway in a row. This distance shall be increased for additional entries by the amount of the sum of the diameters of all other raceway entries in the same row on the same wall of the box. Each row shall be calculated individually, and the single row that provides the maximum distance shall be used. Exception: Where a raceway or cable entry is in the wall of a box or conduit body opposite a removable cover, the distance from that wall to the cover shall be permitted to comply with the distance required for one wire per terminal in Table 312.6(A). The distance between raceway entries enclosing the same conductor shall not be less than six times the metric designator (trade size) of the larger raceway. When transposing cable size into raceway size in 314.28(A)(1) and (A)(2), the minimum metric designator (trade size) raceway required for the number and size of conductors in the cable shall be used. (3) Smaller Dimensions. Boxes or conduit bodies of dimensions less than those required in 314.28(A)(1) and (A)(2) shall be permitted for installations of combinations of conductors that are less than the maximum conduit or tubing fill (of conduits or tubing being used) permitted by Table 1 of Chapter 9, provided the box or conduit body has been listed for, and is permanently marked with, the maximum number and maximum size of conductors permitted. (B) Conductors in Pull or Junction Boxes. In pull boxes or junction boxes having any dimension over 1.8 m (6 ft), all conductors shall be cabled or racked up in an approved manner. (C) Covers. All pull boxes, junction boxes, and conduit bodies shall be provided with covers compatible with the box or conduit body construction and suitable for the conditions of use. Where used, metal covers shall comply with the grounding requirements of 250.110. An extension from the cover of an exposed box shall comply with 314.22, Exception. (D) Permanent Barriers. Where permanent barriers are installed in a box, each section shall be considered as a separate box. 314.29 Boxes, Conduit Bodies, and Handhole Enclosures to Be Accessible. Boxes, conduit bodies, and handhole enclosures shall be installed so that the wiring contained in them can be rendered accessible without removing any part of the building or, in underground circuits, without excavating sidewalks, paving, earth, or other substance that is to be used to establish the finished grade. Exception: Listed boxes and handhole enclosures shall be permitted where covered by gravel, light aggregate, or noncohesive granulated soil if their location is effectively identified and accessible for excavation.
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314.30 Handhole Enclosures. Handhole enclosures shall be designed and installed to withstand all loads likely to be imposed. FPN: See ANSI/SCTE 77-2002, Specification for Underground Enclosure Integrity, for additional information on deliberate and nondeliberate traffic loading that can be expected to bear on underground enclosures.
(A) Size. Handhole enclosures shall be sized in accordance with 314.28(A) for conductors operating at 600 volts or below, and in accordance with 314.71 for conductors operating at over 600 volts. For handhole enclosures without bottoms where the provisions of 314.28(A)(2), Exception, or 314.71(B)(1), Exception No. 1, apply, the measurement to the removable cover shall be taken from the end of the conduit or cable assembly. (B) Wiring Entries. Underground raceways and cable assemblies entering a handhole enclosure shall extend into the enclosure, but they shall not be required to be mechanically connected to the enclosure. (C) Handhole Enclosures Without Bottoms. Where handhole enclosures without bottoms are installed, all enclosed conductors and any splices or terminations, if present, shall be listed as suitable for wet locations. (D) Covers. Handhole enclosure covers shall have an identifying mark or logo that prominently identifies the function of the enclosure, such as “electric.” Handhole enclosure covers shall require the use of tools to open, or they shall weigh over 45 kg (100 lb). Metal covers and other exposed conductive surfaces shall be bonded in accordance with 250.96(A). III. Construction Specifications 314.40 Metal Boxes, Conduit Bodies, and Fittings. (A) Corrosion Resistant. Metal boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings shall be corrosion resistant or shall be wellgalvanized, enameled, or otherwise properly coated inside and out to prevent corrosion. FPN: See 300.6 for limitation in the use of boxes and fittings protected from corrosion solely by enamel.
(B) Thickness of Metal. Sheet steel boxes not over 1650 cm3 (100 in.3) in size shall be made from steel not less than 1.59 mm (0.0625 in.) thick. The wall of a malleable iron box or conduit body and a die-cast or permanent-mold cast aluminum, brass, bronze, or zinc box or conduit body shall not be less than 2.38 mm (3⁄32 in.) thick. Other cast metal boxes or conduit bodies shall have a wall thickness not less than 3.17 mm (1⁄8 in.). Exception No. 1: Listed boxes and conduit bodies shown to have equivalent strength and characteristics shall be permitted to be made of thinner or other metals.
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Exception No. 2: The walls of listed short radius conduit bodies, as covered in 314.5, shall be permitted to be made of thinner metal.
(2) Part II, 314.15; 314.17; 314.20; 314.23(A), (B), or (G); 314.28(B); and 314.29 (3) Part III, 314.40(A) and (C) and 314.41
(C) Metal Boxes Over 1650 cm3 (100 in.3). Metal boxes over 1650 cm3 (100 in.3) in size shall be constructed so as to be of ample strength and rigidity. If of sheet steel, the metal thickness shall not be less than 1.35 mm (0.053 in.) uncoated.
314.71 Size of Pull and Junction Boxes. Pull and junction boxes shall provide adequate space and dimensions for the installation of conductors, and they shall comply with the specific requirements of this section.
(D) Grounding Provisions. A means shall be provided in each metal box for the connection of an equipment grounding conductor. The means shall be permitted to be a tapped hole or equivalent. 314.41 Covers. Metal covers shall be of the same material as the box or conduit body with which they are used, or they shall be lined with firmly attached insulating material that is not less than 0.79 mm (1⁄32 in.) thick, or they shall be listed for the purpose. Metal covers shall be the same thickness as the boxes or conduit body for which they are used, or they shall be listed for the purpose. Covers of porcelain or other approved insulating materials shall be permitted if of such form and thickness as to afford the required protection and strength. 314.42 Bushings. Covers of outlet boxes and conduit bodies having holes through which flexible cord pendants may pass shall be provided with approved bushings or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cord may bear. Where individual conductors pass through a metal cover, a separate hole equipped with a bushing of suitable insulating material shall be provided for each conductor. Such separate holes shall be connected by a slot as required by 300.20. 314.43 Nonmetallic Boxes. Provisions for supports or other mounting means for nonmetallic boxes shall be outside of the box, or the box shall be constructed so as to prevent contact between the conductors in the box and the supporting screws. 314.44 Marking. All boxes and conduit bodies, covers, extension rings, plaster rings, and the like shall be durably and legibly marked with the manufacturer’s name or trademark.
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Exception: Terminal housings supplied with motors shall comply with the provisions of 430.12. (A) For Straight Pulls. The length of the box shall not be less than 48 times the outside diameter, over sheath, of the largest shielded or lead-covered conductor or cable entering the box. The length shall not be less than 32 times the outside diameter of the largest nonshielded conductor or cable. (B) For Angle or U Pulls. (1) Distance to Opposite Wall. The distance between each cable or conductor entry inside the box and the opposite wall of the box shall not be less than 36 times the outside diameter, over sheath, of the largest cable or conductor. This distance shall be increased for additional entries by the amount of the sum of the outside diameters, over sheath, of all other cables or conductor entries through the same wall of the box. Exception No. 1: Where a conductor or cable entry is in the wall of a box opposite a removable cover, the distance from that wall to the cover shall be permitted to be not less than the bending radius for the conductors as provided in 300.34. Exception No. 2: Where cables are nonshielded and not lead covered, the distance of 36 times the outside diameter shall be permitted to be reduced to 24 times the outside diameter. (2) Distance Between Entry and Exit. The distance between a cable or conductor entry and its exit from the box shall not be less than 36 times the outside diameter, over sheath, of that cable or conductor. Exception: Where cables are nonshielded and not lead covered, the distance of 36 times the outside diameter shall be permitted to be reduced to 24 times the outside diameter. (C) Removable Sides. One or more sides of any pull box shall be removable. 314.72 Construction and Installation Requirements. (A) Corrosion Protection. Boxes shall be made of material inherently resistant to corrosion or shall be suitably protected, both internally and externally, by enameling, galvanizing, plating, or other means.
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(C) Complete Enclosure. Boxes shall provide a complete enclosure for the contained conductors or cables. (D) Wiring Is Accessible. Boxes shall be installed so that the wiring is accessible without removing any part of the building. Working space shall be provided in accordance with 110.34. (E) Suitable Covers. Boxes shall be closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place. Underground box covers that weigh over 45 kg (100 lb) shall be considered meeting this requirement. Covers for boxes shall be permanently marked “DANGER — HIGH VOLTAGE — KEEP OUT.” The marking shall be on the outside of the box cover and shall be readily visible. Letters shall be block type and at least 13 mm (1⁄2 in.) in height. (F) Suitable for Expected Handling. Boxes and their covers shall be capable of withstanding the handling to which they are likely to be subjected.
320.12 Uses Not Permitted. Type AC cable shall not be used as follows: (1) Where subject to physical damage (2) In damp or wet locations (3) In air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such walls are exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness (4) Where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors (5) Embedded in plaster finish on brick or other masonry in damp or wet locations --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
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320.15 Exposed Work. Exposed runs of cable, except as provided in 300.11(A), shall closely follow the surface of the building finish or of running boards. Exposed runs shall also be permitted to be installed on the underside of joists where supported at each joist and located so as not to be subject to physical damage. 320.17 Through or Parallel to Framing Members. Type AC cable shall be protected in accordance with 300.4(A), (C), and (D) where installed through or parallel to framing members. 320.23 In Accessible Attics. Type AC cables in accessible attics or roof spaces shall be installed as specified in 320.23(A) and (B).
ARTICLE 320 Armored Cable: Type AC I. General 320.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for armored cable, Type AC. 320.2 Definition. Armored Cable, Type AC. A fabricated assembly of insulated conductors in a flexible metallic enclosure. See 320.100. II. Installation 320.10 Uses Permitted. Type AC cable shall be permitted as follows: (1) In both exposed and concealed work (2) In cable trays (3) In dry locations (4) Embedded in plaster finish on brick or other masonry, except in damp or wet locations (5) To be run or fished in the air voids of masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness FPN: The “Uses Permitted” is not an all-inclusive list.
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(B) Securing. Unless otherwise provided, Type AC cable shall be secured within 300 mm (12 in.) of every outlet box, junction box, cabinet, or fitting and at intervals not exceeding 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft) where installed on or across framing members. (C) Supporting. Unless otherwise provided, Type AC cable shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft). Horizontal runs of Type AC cable installed in wooden or metal framing members or similar supporting means shall be considered supported where such support does not exceed 1.4-m (41⁄2-ft) intervals. (D) Unsupported Cables. Type AC cable shall be permitted to be unsupported where the cable complies with any of the following: (1) Is fished between access points through concealed spaces in finished buildings or structures and supporting is impracticable (2) Is not more than 600 mm (2 ft) in length at terminals where flexibility is necessary (3) Is not more than 1.8 m (6 ft) in length from the last point of cable support to the point of connection to a luminaire(s) [lighting fixture(s)] or other electrical equipment and the cable and point of connection are within an accessible ceiling. For the purposes of this section, Type AC cable fittings shall be permitted as a means of cable support. 320.40 Boxes and Fittings. At all points where the armor of AC cable terminates, a fitting shall be provided to protect wires from abrasion, unless the design of the outlet boxes or fittings is such as to afford equivalent protection, and, in addition, an insulating bushing or its equivalent protection shall be provided between the conductors and the armor. The connector or clamp by which the Type AC cable is fastened to boxes or cabinets shall be of such design that the insulating bushing or its equivalent will be visible for inspection. Where change is made from Type AC cable to other cable or raceway wiring methods, a box, fitting, or conduit body shall be installed at junction points as required in 300.15. 320.80 Ampacity. The ampacity shall be determined by 310.15. (A) Thermal Insulation. Armored cable installed in thermal insulation shall have conductors rated at 90°C (194°F). The ampacity of cable installed in these applications shall be that of 60°C (140°F) conductors. The 90°C (194°F) rating shall be permitted to be used for ampacity derating purposes, provided the final derated ampacity does not exceed that for a 60°C (140°F) rated conductor. (B) Cable Tray. The ampacity of Type AC cable installed in cable tray shall be determined in accordance with 392.11.
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III. Construction Specifications 320.100 Construction. Type AC cable shall have an armor of flexible metal tape and shall have an internal bonding strip of copper or aluminum in intimate contact with the armor for its entire length. 320.104 Conductors. Insulated conductors shall be of a type listed in Table 310.13 or those identified for use in this cable. In addition, the conductors shall have an overall moisture-resistant and fire-retardant fibrous covering. For Type ACT, a moisture-resistant fibrous covering shall be required only on the individual conductors. 320.108 Equipment Grounding. Type AC cable shall provide an adequate path for equipment grounding as required by 250.4(A)(5) or 250.4(B)(4). 320.120 Marking. The cable shall be marked in accordance with 310.11, except that Type AC shall have ready identification of the manufacturer by distinctive external markings on the cable sheath throughout its entire length.
ARTICLE 322 Flat Cable Assemblies: Type FC I. General 322.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for flat cable assemblies, Type FC. 322.2 Definition. Flat Cable Assembly, Type FC. An assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with an insulating material web specifically designed for field installation in surface metal raceway. II. Installation 322.10 Uses Permitted. Flat cable assemblies shall be permitted only as follows: (1) As branch circuits to supply suitable tap devices for lighting, small appliances, or small power loads. The rating of the branch circuit shall not exceed 30 amperes. (2) Where installed for exposed work. (3) In locations where they will not be subjected to physical damage. Where a flat cable assembly is installed less than 2.5 m (8 ft) above the floor or fixed working platform, it shall be protected by a cover identified for the use.
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ARTICLE 324 — FLAT CONDUCTOR CABLE: TYPE FCC
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(4) In surface metal raceways identified for the use. The channel portion of the surface metal raceway systems shall be installed as complete systems before the flat cable assemblies are pulled into the raceways. 322.12 Uses Not Permitted. Flat cable assemblies shall not be used as follows: (1) Where subject to corrosive vapors unless suitable for the application (2) In hoistways or on elevators or escalators (3) In any hazardous (classified) location (4) Outdoors or in wet or damp locations unless identified for the use 322.30 Securing and Supporting. The flat cable assemblies shall be supported by means of their special design features, within the surface metal raceways. The surface metal raceways shall be supported as required for the specific raceway to be installed.
324.2
322.104 Conductors. Flat cable assemblies shall have conductors of 10 AWG special stranded copper wires. 322.112 Insulation. The entire flat cable assembly shall be formed to provide a suitable insulation covering all the conductors and using one of the materials recognized in Table 310.13 for general branch-circuit wiring. 322.120 Marking. (A) Temperature Rating. In addition to the provisions of 310.11, Type FC cable shall have the temperature rating durably marked on the surface at intervals not exceeding 600 mm (24 in.). (B) Identification of Grounded Conductor. The grounded conductor shall be identified throughout its length by means of a distinctive and durable white or gray marking. FPN: The color gray may have been used in the past as an ungrounded conductor. Care should be taken when working on existing systems.
322.40 Boxes and Fittings. (A) Dead Ends. Each flat cable assembly dead end shall be terminated in an end-cap device identified for the use. The dead-end fitting for the enclosing surface metal raceway shall be identified for the use. (B) Luminaire (Fixture) Hangers. Luminaire (fixture) hangers installed with the flat cable assemblies shall be identified for the use. (C) Fittings. Fittings to be installed with flat cable assemblies shall be designed and installed to prevent physical damage to the cable assemblies. (D) Extensions. All extensions from flat cable assemblies shall be made by approved wiring methods, within the junction boxes, installed at either end of the flat cable assembly runs.
(C) Terminal Block Identification. Terminal blocks identified for the use shall have distinctive and durable markings for color or word coding. The grounded conductor section shall have a white marking or other suitable designation. The next adjacent section of the terminal block shall have a black marking or other suitable designation. The next section shall have a red marking or other suitable designation. The final or outer section, opposite the grounded conductor section of the terminal block, shall have a blue marking or other suitable designation.
ARTICLE 324 Flat Conductor Cable: Type FCC I. General
322.56 Splices and Taps. (A) Splices. Splices shall be made in listed junction boxes. (B) Taps. Taps shall be made between any phase conductor and the grounded conductor or any other phase conductor by means of devices and fittings identified for the use. Tap devices shall be rated at not less than 15 amperes, or more than 300 volts to ground, and shall be color-coded in accordance with the requirements of 322.120(C).
324.1 Scope. This article covers a field-installed wiring system for branch circuits incorporating Type FCC cable and associated accessories as defined by the article. The wiring system is designed for installation under carpet squares. 324.2 Definitions.
III. Construction
Bottom Shield. A protective layer that is installed between the floor and Type FCC flat conductor cable to protect the cable from physical damage and may or may not be incorporated as an integral part of the cable.
322.100 Construction. Flat cable assemblies shall consist of two, three, four, or five conductors.
Cable Connector. A connector designed to join Type FCC cables without using a junction box.
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ARTICLE 324 — FLAT CONDUCTOR CABLE: TYPE FCC
FCC System. A complete wiring system for branch circuits that is designed for installation under carpet squares. The FCC system includes Type FCC cable and associated shielding, connectors, terminators, adapters, boxes, and receptacles. Insulating End. An insulator designed to electrically insulate the end of a Type FCC cable. Metal Shield Connections. Means of connection designed to electrically and mechanically connect a metal shield to another metal shield, to a receptacle housing or self-contained device, or to a transition assembly. Top Shield. A grounded metal shield covering under-carpet components of the FCC system for the purposes of providing protection against physical damage. Transition Assembly. An assembly to facilitate connection of the FCC system to other wiring systems, incorporating (1) a means of electrical interconnection and (2) a suitable box or covering for providing electrical safety and protection against physical damage. Type FCC Cable. Three or more flat copper conductors placed edge-to-edge and separated and enclosed within an insulating assembly. 324.6 Listing Requirements. Type FCC cable and associated fittings shall be listed.
(F) Heated Floors. Materials used for floors heated in excess of 30°C (86°F) shall be identified as suitable for use at these temperatures. (G) System Height. Any portion of an FCC system with a height above floor level exceeding 2.3 mm (0.090 in.) shall be tapered or feathered at the edges to floor level. (H) Coverings. Floor-mounted Type FCC cable, cable connectors, and insulating ends shall be covered with carpet squares not larger than 914 mm (36 in.) square. Carpet squares that are adhered to the floor shall be attached with release-type adhesives. (I) Corrosion Resistance. Metal components of the system shall be either corrosion resistant, coated with corrosionresistant materials, or insulated from contact with corrosive substances. (J) Metal-Shield Connectors. Metal shields shall be connected to each other and to boxes, receptacle housings, self-contained devices, and transition assemblies using metal-shield connectors. 324.12 Uses Not Permitted. FCC systems shall not be used in the following locations: (1) Outdoors or in wet locations (2) Where subject to corrosive vapors (3) In any hazardous (classified) location (4) In residential, school, and hospital buildings
II. Installation
(A) Branch Circuits. Use of FCC systems shall be permitted both for general-purpose and appliance branch circuits and for individual branch circuits. (B) Branch-Circuit Ratings. (1) Voltage. Voltage between ungrounded conductors shall not exceed 300 volts. Voltage between ungrounded conductors and the grounded conductor shall not exceed 150 volts. (2) Current. General-purpose and appliance branch circuits shall have ratings not exceeding 20 amperes. Individual branch circuits shall have ratings not exceeding 30 amperes. (C) Floors. Use of FCC systems shall be permitted on hard, sound, smooth, continuous floor surfaces made of concrete, ceramic, or composition flooring, wood, and similar materials. (D) Walls. Use of FCC systems shall be permitted on wall surfaces in surface metal raceways. (E) Damp Locations. Use of FCC systems in damp locations shall be permitted.
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324.18 Crossings. Crossings of more than two Type FCC cable runs shall not be permitted at any one point. Crossings of a Type FCC cable over or under a flat communications or signal cable shall be permitted. In each case, a grounded layer of metal shielding shall separate the two cables, and crossings of more than two flat cables shall not be permitted at any one point. 324.30 Securing and Supporting. All FCC system components shall be firmly anchored to the floor or wall using an adhesive or mechanical anchoring system identified for this use. Floors shall be prepared to ensure adherence of the FCC system to the floor until the carpet squares are placed. 324.40 Boxes and Fittings. (A) Cable Connections and Insulating Ends. All Type FCC cable connections shall use connectors identified for their use, installed such that electrical continuity, insulation, and sealing against dampness and liquid spillage are provided. All bare cable ends shall be insulated and sealed against dampness and liquid spillage using listed insulating ends. (B) Polarization of Connections. All receptacles and connections shall be constructed and installed so as to maintain proper polarization of the system.
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ARTICLE 324 — FLAT CONDUCTOR CABLE: TYPE FCC
(1) Top Shield. A metal top shield shall be installed over all floor-mounted Type FCC cable, connectors, and insulating ends. The top shield shall completely cover all cable runs, corners, connectors, and ends. (2) Bottom Shield. A bottom shield shall be installed beneath all Type FCC cable, connectors, and insulating ends. (D) Connection to Other Systems. Power feed, grounding connection, and shield system connection between the FCC system and other wiring systems shall be accomplished in a transition assembly identified for this use. (E) Metal-Shield Connectors. Metal shields shall be connected to each other and to boxes, receptacle housings, self-contained devices, and transition assemblies using metal-shield connectors.
(B) Transition Assemblies. All transition assemblies shall be identified for their use. Each assembly shall incorporate means for facilitating entry of the Type FCC cable into the assembly, for connecting the Type FCC cable to grounded conductors, and for electrically connecting the assembly to the metal cable shields and to equipment grounding conductors. 324.60 Grounding. All metal shields, boxes, receptacle housings, and self-contained devices shall be electrically continuous to the equipment grounding conductor of the supplying branch circuit. All such electrical connections shall be made with connectors identified for this use. The electrical resistivity of such shield system shall not be more than that of one conductor of the Type FCC cable used in the installation. III. Construction 324.100 Construction.
324.41 Floor Coverings. Floor-mounted Type FCC cable, cable connectors, and insulating ends shall be covered with carpet squares not larger than 914 mm (36 in.) square. Carpet squares that are adhered to the floor shall be attached with release-type adhesives.
(A) Type FCC Cable. Type FCC cable shall be listed for use with the FCC system and shall consist of three, four, or five flat copper conductors, one of which shall be an equipment grounding conductor.
324.42 Devices.
(1) Materials and Dimensions. All top and bottom shields shall be of designs and materials identified for their use. Top shields shall be metal. Both metallic and nonmetallic materials shall be permitted for bottom shields.
(A) Receptacles. All receptacles, receptacle housings, and self-contained devices used with the FCC system shall be identified for this use and shall be connected to the Type FCC cable and metal shields. Connection from any grounding conductor of the Type FCC cable shall be made to the shield system at each receptacle. (B) Receptacles and Housings. Receptacle housings and self-contained devices designed either for floor mounting or for in-wall or on-wall mounting shall be permitted for use with the FCC system. Receptacle housings and selfcontained devices shall incorporate means for facilitating entry and termination of Type FCC cable and for electrically connecting the housing or device with the metal shield. Receptacles and self-contained devices shall comply with 406.3. Power and communications outlets installed together in common housing shall be permitted in accordance with 800.133(A)(1)(c), Exception No. 2. 324.56 Splices and Taps. (A) FCC Systems Alterations. Alterations to FCC systems shall be permitted. New cable connectors shall be used at new connection points to make alterations. It shall be permitted to leave unused cable runs and associated cable connectors in place and energized. All cable ends shall be covered with insulating ends.
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(2) Resistivity. Metal shields shall have cross-sectional areas that provide for electrical resistivity of not more than that of one conductor of the Type FCC cable used in the installation. 324.101 Corrosion Resistance. Metal components of the system shall be either corrosion resistant, coated with corrosion-resistant materials, or insulated from contact with corrosive substances. 324.112 Insulation. The insulating material of the cable shall be moisture resistant and flame retardant. All insulating materials in the FCC systems shall be identified for their use. 324.120 Markings. (A) Cable Marking. Type FCC cable shall be clearly and durably marked on both sides at intervals of not more than 610 mm (24 in.) with the information required by 310.11(A) and with the following additional information: (1) Material of conductors (2) Maximum temperature rating (3) Ampacity (B) Conductor Identification. Conductors shall be clearly and durably identified on both sides throughout their length as specified in 310.12.
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ARTICLE 326 — INTEGRATED GAS SPACER CABLE: TYPE IGS
ARTICLE 326 Integrated Gas Spacer Cable: Type IGS
326.80 Ampacity. The ampacity of Type IGS cable shall not exceed the values shown in Table 326.80. Table 326.80 Ampacity of Type IGS Cable
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326.2 Definition. Integrated Gas Spacer Cable, Type IGS. A factory assembly of one or more conductors, each individually insulated and enclosed in a loose fit, nonmetallic flexible conduit as an integrated gas spacer cable rated 0 through 600 volts.
Size (kcmil)
Amperes
Size (kcmil)
Amperes
250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2250
119 168 206 238 266 292 344 336 357
2500 3000 3250 3500 3750 4000 4250 4500 4750
376 412 429 445 461 476 491 505 519
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III. Construction Specifications
326.10 Uses Permitted. Type IGS cable shall be permitted for use under ground, including direct burial in the earth, as the following: (1) Service-entrance conductors (2) Feeder or branch-circuit conductors
326.104 Conductors. The conductors shall be solid aluminum rods, laid parallel, consisting of one to nineteen 12.7 mm (1⁄2 in.) diameter rods. The minimum conductor size shall be 250 kcmil, and the maximum size shall be 4750 kcmil.
326.12 Uses Not Permitted. Type IGS cable shall not be used as interior wiring or be exposed in contact with buildings. 326.24 Bending Radius. Where the coilable nonmetallic conduit and cable is bent for installation purposes or is flexed or bent during shipment or installation, the radii of bends measured to the inside of the bend shall not be less than specified in Table 326.24.
326.112 Insulation. The insulation shall be dry kraft paper tapes and a pressurized sulfur hexafluoride gas (SF6), both approved for electrical use. The nominal gas pressure shall be 138 kPa gauge (20 pounds per square inch gauge). The thickness of the paper spacer shall be as specified in Table 326.112. Table 326.112 Paper Spacer Thickness
Table 326.24 Minimum Radii of Bends Thickness Conduit Size
Minimum Radii
Metric Designator
Trade Size
mm
in.
53 78 103
2 3 4
600 900 1150
24 35 45
326.26 Bends. A run of Type IGS cable between pull boxes or terminations shall not contain more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total), including those bends located immediately at the pull box or terminations. 326.40 Fittings. Terminations and splices for Type IGS cable shall be identified as a type that is suitable for maintaining the gas pressure within the conduit. A valve and cap shall be provided for each length of the cable and conduit to check the gas pressure or to inject gas into the conduit.
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Size (kcmil)
mm
in.
250–1000 1250–4750
1.02 1.52
0.040 0.060
326.116 Conduit. The conduit shall be a medium density polyethylene identified as suitable for use with natural gas rated pipe in metric designator 53, 78, or 103 (trade size 2, 3, or 4). The percent fill dimensions for the conduit are shown in Table 326.116. The size of the conduit permitted for each conductor size shall be calculated for a percent fill not to exceed those found in Table 1, Chapter 9. 326.120 Marking. The cable shall be marked in accordance with 310.11(A), 310.11(B)(1), and 310.11(D).
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ARTICLE 330 — METAL-CLAD CABLE: TYPE MC
Table 326.116 Conduit Dimensions
Conduit Size
330.10
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Actual Outside Diameter
Actual Inside Diameter
Metric Designator
Trade Size
mm
in.
mm
in.
53 78 103
2 3 4
60 89 114
2.375 3.500 4.500
49.46 73.30 94.23
1.947 2.886 3.710
328.100 Construction. Type MV cables shall have copper, aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum conductors and shall comply with Table 310.61 and Table 310.63 or Table 310.64. 328.120 Marking. Medium voltage cable shall be marked as required by 310.11.
ARTICLE 330 Metal-Clad Cable: Type MC ARTICLE 328 Medium Voltage Cable: Type MV
I. General 330.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications of metal-clad cable, Type MC.
I. General 328.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for medium voltage cable, Type MV. 328.2 Definition. Medium Voltage Cable, Type MV. A single or multiconductor solid dielectric insulated cable rated 2001 volts or higher. II. Installation 328.10 Uses Permitted. Type MV cable shall be permitted for use on power systems rated up to 35,000 volts nominal as follows:
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In wet or dry locations In raceways In cable trays as specified in 392.3(B)(2) Direct buried in accordance with 300.50 In messenger-supported wiring FPN: The “Uses Permitted” is not an all-inclusive list.
328.12 Uses Not Permitted. Unless identified for the use, Type MV cable shall not be used as follows: (1) Where exposed to direct sunlight (2) In cable trays, unless specified in 392.3(B)(2) (3) Direct buried, unless in accordance with 300.50 328.80 Ampacity. The ampacity of Type MV cable shall be determined in accordance with 310.60. The ampacity of Type MV cable installed in cable tray shall be determined in accordance with 392.13.
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330.2 Definition. Metal Clad Cable, Type MC. A factory assembly of one or more insulated circuit conductors with or without optical fiber members enclosed in an armor of interlocking metal tape, or a smooth or corrugated metallic sheath. II. Installation 330.10 Uses Permitted. (A) General Uses. Type MC cable shall be permitted as follows: (1) For services, feeders, and branch circuits (2) For power, lighting, control, and signal circuits (3) Indoors or outdoors (4) Exposed or concealed (5) To be direct buried where identified for such use (6) In cable tray where identified for such use (7) In any raceway • (8) As aerial cable on a messenger (9) In hazardous (classified) locations as permitted (10) In dry locations and embedded in plaster finish on brick or other masonry except in damp or wet locations (11) In wet locations where any of the following conditions are met: a. The metallic covering is impervious to moisture. b. A lead sheath or moisture-impervious jacket is provided under the metal covering. c. The insulated conductors under the metallic covering are listed for use in wet locations. (12) Where single-conductor cables are used, all phase conductors and, where used, the neutral conductor shall be grouped together to minimize induced voltage on the sheath.
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(B) Specific Uses. Type MC cable shall be permitted to be installed in compliance with Parts II and III of Article 725 and 770.52 as applicable and in accordance with 330.10(B)(1) through (B)(4).
(B) Interlocked-Type Armor or Corrugated Sheath. Seven times the external diameter of the metallic sheath.
(1) Cable Tray. Type MC cable installed in cable tray shall comply with 392.3, 392.4, 392.6, and 392.8 through 392.13.
(C) Shielded Conductors. Twelve times the overall diameter of one of the individual conductors or seven times the overall diameter of the multiconductor cable, whichever is greater.
(2) Direct Buried. Direct-buried cable shall comply with 300.5 or 300.50, as appropriate.
330.30 Securing and Supporting.
(3) Installed as Service-Entrance Cable. Type MC cable installed as service-entrance cable shall be permitted in accordance with 230.43. (4) Installed Outside of Buildings or as Aerial Cable. Type MC cable installed outside of buildings or as aerial cable shall comply with 225.10, 396.10, and 396.12. FPN: The “Uses Permitted” is not an all-inclusive list.
330.12 Uses Not Permitted. Type MC cable shall not be used where exposed to the following destructive corrosive conditions, unless the metallic sheath is suitable for the conditions or is protected by material suitable for the conditions: (1) Where subject to physical damage (2) Direct burial in the earth (3) In concrete FPN to (3): MC cable that is identified for direct burial applications is suitable for installation in concrete.
(4) Where subject to cinder fills, strong chlorides, caustic alkalis, or vapors of chlorine or of hydrochloric acids 330.17 Through or Parallel to Framing Members. Type MC cable shall be protected in accordance with 300.4(A), (C), and (D) where installed through or parallel to framing members. 330.23 In Accessible Attics. The installation of Type MC cable in accessible attics or roof spaces shall also comply with 320.23. 330.24 Bending Radius. Bends in Type MC cable shall be so made that the cable will not be damaged. The radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend shall not be less than required in 330.24(A) through (C). (A) Smooth Sheath. (1) Ten times the external diameter of the metallic sheath for cable not more than 19 mm (3⁄4 in.) in external diameter (2) Twelve times the external diameter of the metallic sheath for cable more than 19 mm (3⁄4 in.) but not more than 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) in external diameter (3) Fifteen times the external diameter of the metallic sheath for cable more than 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) in external diameter
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(A) General. Type MC cable shall be supported and secured by staples, cable ties, straps, hangers, or similar fittings or other approved means designed and installed so as not to damage the cable. (B) Securing. Unless otherwise provided, cables shall be secured at intervals not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft). Cables containing four or fewer conductors sized no larger than 10 AWG shall be secured within 300 mm (12 in.) of every box, cabinet, fitting, or other cable termination. (C) Supporting. Unless otherwise provided, cables shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 1.8-m (6-ft) Horizontal runs of Type MC cable installed in wooden or metal framing members or similar supporting means shall be considered supported and secured where such support does not exceed 1.8-m (6-ft) intervals. (D) Unsupported Cables. Type MC cable shall be permitted to be unsupported where the cable: (1) Is fished between access points through concealed spaces in finished buildings or structures and supporting is impractical; or (2) Is not more than 1.8 m (6 ft) in length from the last point of cable support to the point of connection to a luminaire (lighting fixture) or other piece of electrical equipment and the cable and point of connection are within an accessible ceiling. For the purpose of this section, Type MC cable fittings shall be permitted as a means of cable support. 330.31 Single Conductors. Where single-conductor cables with a nonferrous armor or sheath are used, the installation shall comply with 300.20. 330.40 Boxes and Fitting. Fittings used for connecting Type MC cable to boxes, cabinets, or other equipment shall be listed and identified for such use. 330.80 Ampacity. The ampacity of Type MC cable shall be determined in accordance with 310.15 or 310.60 for 14 AWG and larger conductors and in accordance with Table 402.5 for 18 AWG and 16 AWG conductors. The installation shall not exceed the temperature ratings of terminations and equipment.
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ARTICLE 332 — MINERAL-INSULATED, METAL-SHEATHED CABLE: TYPE MI
(A) Type MC Cable Installed in Cable Tray. The ampacities for Type MC cable installed in cable tray shall be determined in accordance with 392.11 and 392.13. (B) Single Type MC Conductors Grouped Together. Where single Type MC conductors are grouped together in a triangular or square configuration and installed on a messenger or exposed with a maintained free airspace of not less than 2.15 times one conductor diameter (2.15 × O.D.) of the largest conductor contained within the configuration and adjacent conductor configurations or cables, the ampacity of the conductors shall not exceed the allowable ampacities in the following tables: (1) Table 310.20 for conductors rated 0 through 2000 volts (2) Table 310.67 and Table 310.68 for conductors rated over 2000 volts
332.17
ARTICLE 332 Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable: Type MI I. General 332.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for mineral-insulated, metalsheathed cable, Type MI. 332.2 Definition. Mineral-Insulated, Metal-Sheathed Cable, Type MI. A factory assembly of one or more conductors insulated with a highly compressed refractory mineral insulation and enclosed in a liquidtight and gastight continuous copper or alloy steel sheath.
III. Construction Specifications 330.104 Conductors. The conductors shall be of copper, aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum, solid or stranded. The minimum conductor size shall be 18 AWG copper and 12 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum. 330.108 Equipment Grounding. Where Type MC cable is used for equipment grounding, it shall comply with 250.118(10) and 250.122. 330.112 Insulation. Insulated conductors shall comply with 330.112(A) or (B). (A) 600 Volts. Insulated conductors in sizes 18 AWG and 16 AWG shall be of a type listed in Table 402.3, with a maximum operating temperature not less than 90°C (194°F) and as permitted by 725.27. Conductors larger than 16 AWG shall be of a type listed in Table 310.13 or of a type identified for use in Type MC cable. (B) Over 600 Volts. Insulated conductors shall be of a type listed in Table 310.61 through Table 310.64. 330.116 Sheath. Metallic covering shall be one of the following types: smooth metallic sheath, corrugated metallic sheath, interlocking metal tape armor. The metallic sheath shall be continuous and close fitting. A nonmagnetic sheath or armor shall be used on single conductor Type MC. Supplemental protection of an outer covering of corrosionresistant material shall be permitted and shall be required where such protection is needed. The sheath shall not be used as a current-carrying conductor. FPN: See 300.6 for protection against corrosion.
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II. Installation 332.10 Uses Permitted. Type MI cable shall be permitted as follows: (1) For services, feeders, and branch circuits (2) For power, lighting, control, and signal circuits (3) In dry, wet, or continuously moist locations (4) Indoors or outdoors (5) Where exposed or concealed (6) Where embedded in plaster, concrete, fill, or other masonry, whether above or below grade (7) In any hazardous (classified) location (8) Where exposed to oil and gasoline (9) Where exposed to corrosive conditions not deteriorating to its sheath (10) In underground runs where suitably protected against physical damage and corrosive conditions (11) In or attached to cable tray FPN: The “Uses Permitted” is not an all-inclusive list.
332.12 Uses Not Permitted. Type MI cable shall not be used under the following conditions or in the following locations: (1) In underground runs unless protected from physical damage, where necessary (2) Where exposed to conditions that are destructive and corrosive to the metallic sheath, unless additional protection is provided 332.17 Through or Parallel to Framing Members. Type MI cable shall be protected in accordance with 300.4 where installed through or parallel to framing members.
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ARTICLE 334 — NONMETALLIC-SHEATHED CABLE: TYPES NM, NMC, AND NMS
332.24 Bending Radius. Bends in Type MI cable shall be so made that the cable will not be damaged. The radius of the inner edge of any bend shall not be less than required as follows: (1) Five times the external diameter of the metallic sheath for cable not more than 19 mm (3⁄4 in.) in external diameter (2) Ten times the external diameter of the metallic sheath for cable greater than 19 mm (3⁄4 in.) but not more than 25 mm (1 in.) in external diameter 332.30 Securing and Supporting. Type MI cable shall be supported and secured by staples, straps, hangers, or similar fittings, designed and installed so as not to damage the cable, at intervals not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft). (A) Horizontal Runs Through Holes and Notches. In other than vertical runs, cables installed in accordance with 300.4 shall be considered supported and secured where such support does not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft) intervals. (B) Unsupported Cable. Type MI cable shall be permitted to be unsupported where the cable is fished between access points through concealed spaces in finished buildings or structures and supporting is impracticable. (C) Cable Trays. All MI cable installed in cable trays shall comply with 392.8(B). 332.31 Single Conductors. Where single-conductor cables are used, all phase conductors and, where used, the neutral conductor shall be grouped together to minimize induced voltage on the sheath. 332.40 Boxes and Fittings. (A) Fittings. Fittings used for connecting Type MI cable to boxes, cabinets, or other equipment shall be identified for such use. (B) Terminal Seals. Where Type MI cable terminates, an end seal fitting shall be installed immediately after stripping to prevent the entrance of moisture into the insulation. The conductors extending beyond the sheath shall be individually provided with an insulating material. 332.80 Ampacity. The ampacity of Type MI cable shall be determined in accordance with 310.15. The conductor temperature at the end seal fitting shall not exceed the temperature rating of the listed end seal fitting, and the installation shall not exceed the temperature ratings of terminations or equipment. (A) Type MI Cable Installed in Cable Tray. The ampacities for Type MI cable installed in cable tray shall be determined in accordance with 392.11. (B) Single Type MI Conductors Grouped Together. Where single Type MI conductors are grouped together in a triangular or square configuration, as required by 332.31,
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and installed on a messenger or exposed with a maintained free air space of not less than 2.15 times one conductor diameter (2.15 × O.D.) of the largest conductor contained within the configuration and adjacent conductor configurations or cables, the ampacity of the conductors shall not exceed the allowable ampacities of Table 310.17. III. Construction Specifications 332.104 Conductors. Type MI cable conductors shall be of solid copper, nickel, or nickel-coated copper with a resistance corresponding to standard AWG and kcmil sizes. 332.108 Equipment Grounding. Where the outer sheath is made of copper, it shall provide an adequate path for equipment grounding purposes. Where made of steel, an equipment grounding conductor shall be provided. 332.112 Insulation. The conductor insulation in Type MI cable shall be a highly compressed refractory mineral that provides proper spacing for all conductors. 332.116 Sheath. The outer sheath shall be of a continuous construction to provide mechanical protection and moisture seal.
ARTICLE 334 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC, and NMS I. General 334.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications of nonmetallic-sheathed cable. 334.2 Definitions. Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable. A factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors enclosed within an overall nonmetallic jacket. Type NM. Insulated conductors enclosed within an overall nonmetallic jacket. Type NMC. Insulated conductors enclosed within an overall, corrosion resistant, nonmetallic jacket. Type NMS. Insulated power or control conductors with signaling, data, and communications conductors within an overall nonmetallic jacket. 334.6 Listed. Type NM, Type NMC, and Type NMS cables shall be listed.
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II. Installation 334.10 Uses Permitted. Type NM, Type NMC, and Type NMS cables shall be permitted to be used in the following: (1) One- and two-family dwellings. (2) Multifamily dwellings permitted to be of Types III, IV, and V construction except as prohibited in 334.12. (3) Other structures permitted to be of Types III, IV, and V construction except as prohibited in 334.12. Cables shall be concealed within walls, floors, or ceilings that provide a thermal barrier of material that has at least a 15-minute finish rating as identified in listings of firerated assemblies. FPN No. 1: Types of building construction and occupancy classifications are defined in NFPA 220-1999, Standard on Types of Building Construction, or the applicable building code, or both.
(2) Exposed in dropped or suspended ceilings in other than one- and two-family and multifamily dwellings (3) As service-entrance cable (4) In commercial garages having hazardous (classified) locations as defined in 511.3 (5) In theaters and similar locations, except where permitted in 518.4(B) (6) In motion picture studios (7) In storage battery rooms (8) In hoistways or on elevators or escalators (9) Embedded in poured cement, concrete, or aggregate (10) In hazardous (classified) locations, except where permitted by the following: a. 501.10(B)(3) b. 502.10(B)(3) c. 504.20
FPN No. 2: See Annex E for determination of building types [NFPA 220, Table 3-1].
(4) Cable trays in structures permitted to be Types III, IV, or V where the cables are identified for the use. FPN: See 310.10 for temperature limitation of conductors.
(A) Type NM. Type NM cable shall be permitted as follows: (1) For both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations except as prohibited in 334.10(3) (2) To be installed or fished in air voids in masonry block or tile walls
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(B) Type NMC. Type NMC cable shall be permitted as follows: (1) For both exposed and concealed work in dry, moist, damp, or corrosive locations, except as prohibited by 334.10(3) (2) In outside and inside walls of masonry block or tile (3) In a shallow chase in masonry, concrete, or adobe protected against nails or screws by a steel plate at least 1.59 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish (C) Type NMS. Type NMS cable shall be permitted as follows: (1) For both exposed and concealed work in normally dry locations except as prohibited by 334.10(3) (2) To be installed or fished in air voids in masonry block or tile walls
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(B) Types NM and NMS. Types NM and NMS cables shall not be used under the following conditions or in the following locations: (1) Where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors (2) Where embedded in masonry, concrete, adobe, fill, or plaster (3) In a shallow chase in masonry, concrete, or adobe and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish (4) Where exposed or subject to excessive moisture or dampness 334.15 Exposed Work. In exposed work, except as provided in 300.11(A), cable shall be installed as specified in 334.15(A) through (C). (A) To Follow Surface. Cable shall closely follow the surface of the building finish or of running boards. (B) Protection from Physical Damage. Cable shall be protected from physical damage where necessary by rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, Schedule 80 PVC rigid nonmetallic conduit, or other approved means. Where passing through a floor, the cable shall be enclosed in rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, Schedule 80 PVC rigid nonmetallic conduit, or other approved means extending at least 150 mm (6 in.) above the floor. Where Type NMC cable is installed in shallow chases in masonry, concrete, or adobe, the cable shall be protected against nails or screws by a steel plate at least 1.59 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick and covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish. (C) In Unfinished Basements. Where cable is run at angles with joists in unfinished basements, it shall be permissible to secure cables not smaller than two 6 AWG or
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three 8 AWG conductors directly to the lower edges of the joists. Smaller cables shall be run either through bored holes in joists or on running boards. NM cable used on a wall of an unfinished basement shall be permitted to be installed in a listed conduit or tubing. Conduit or tubing shall utilize a nonmetallic bushing or adapter at the point the cable enters the raceway. Metal conduit and tubings and metal outlet boxes shall be grounded. 334.17 Through or Parallel to Framing Members. Types NM, NMC, or NMS cable shall be protected in accordance with 300.4 where installed through or parallel to framing members. Grommets used as required in 300.4(B)(1) shall remain in place and be listed for the purpose of cable protection. 334.23 In Accessible Attics. The installation of cable in accessible attics or roof spaces shall also comply with 320.23. 334.24 Bending Radius. Bends in Types NM, NMC, and NMS cable shall be so made that the cable will not be damaged. The radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend during or after installation shall not be less than five times the diameter of the cable. 334.30 Securing and Supporting. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall be supported and secured by staples, cable ties, straps, hangers, or similar fittings designed and installed so as not to damage the cable, at intervals not exceeding 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft) and within 300 mm (12 in.) of every outlet box, junction box, cabinet, or fitting. Flat cables shall not be stapled on edge. Sections of cable protected from physical damage by raceway shall not be required to be secured within the raceway. (A) Horizontal Runs Through Holes and Notches. In other than vertical runs, cables installed in accordance with 300.4 shall be considered to be supported and secured where such support does not exceed 1.4-m (41⁄2-ft) intervals and the nonmetallic-sheathed cable is securely fastened in place by an approved means within 300 mm (12 in.) of each box, cabinet, conduit body, or other nonmetallicsheathed cable termination. FPN: See 314.17(C) for support where nonmetallic boxes are used.
(B) Unsupported Cables. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall be permitted to be unsupported where the cable: (1) Is fished between access points through concealed spaces in finished buildings or structures and supporting is impracticable. (2) Is not more than 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft) from the last point of cable support to the point of connection to a luminaire (lighting fixture) or other piece of electrical equipment and the cable and point of connection are within an accessible ceiling.
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(C) Wiring Device Without a Separate Outlet Box. A wiring device identified for the use, without a separate outlet box, and incorporating an integral cable clamp shall be permitted where the cable is secured in place at intervals not exceeding 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft) and within 300 mm (12 in.) from the wiring device wall opening, and there shall be at least a 300 mm (12 in.) loop of unbroken cable or 150 mm (6 in.) of a cable end available on the interior side of the finished wall to permit replacement. 334.40 Boxes and Fittings. (A) Boxes of Insulating Material. Nonmetallic outlet boxes shall be permitted as provided by 314.3. (B) Devices of Insulating Material. Switch, outlet, and tap devices of insulating material shall be permitted to be used without boxes in exposed cable wiring and for rewiring in existing buildings where the cable is concealed and fished. Openings in such devices shall form a close fit around the outer covering of the cable, and the device shall fully enclose the part of the cable from which any part of the covering has been removed. Where connections to conductors are by binding-screw terminals, there shall be available as many terminals as conductors. (C) Devices with Integral Enclosures. Wiring devices with integral enclosures identified for such use shall be permitted as provided by 300.15(E). 334.80 Ampacity. The ampacity of Types NM, NMC, and NMS cable shall be determined in accordance with 310.15. The ampacity shall be in accordance with the 60°C (140°F) conductor temperature rating. The 90°C (194°F) rating shall be permitted to be used for ampacity derating purposes, provided the final derated ampacity does not exceed that for a 60°C (140°F) rated conductor. The ampacity of Types NM, NMC, and NMS cable installed in cable tray shall be determined in accordance with 392.11. Where more than two NM cables containing two or more current-carrying conductors are bundled together and pass through wood framing that is to be fire- or draftstopped using thermal insulation or sealing foam, the allowable ampacity of each conductor shall be adjusted in accordance with Table 310.15(B)(2)(a). III. Construction Specifications 334.100 Construction. The outer cable sheath of nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall be a nonmetallic material. 334.104 Conductors. The 600 volt insulated conductors shall be sizes 14 AWG through 2 AWG copper conductors or sizes 12 AWG through 2 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum conductors. The signaling conductors shall comply with 780.5. The communication conductors shall comply with Part V of Article 800.
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ARTICLE 336 — POWER AND CONTROL TRAY CABLE: TYPE TC
334.108 Equipment Grounding. In addition to the insulated conductors, the cable shall have an insulated or bare conductor for equipment grounding purposes only. 334.112 Insulation. The insulated power conductors shall be one of the types listed in Table 310.13 that are suitable for branch circuit wiring or one that is identified for use in these cables. Conductor insulation shall be rated at 90°C (194°F). FPN: Types NM, NMC, and NMS cable identified by the markings NM-B, NMC-B, and NMS-B meet this requirement.
334.116 Sheath. The outer sheath of nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall comply with 334.116(A), (B), and (C). (A) Type NM. The overall covering shall be flame retardant and moisture resistant. (B) Type NMC. The overall covering shall be flame retardant, moisture resistant, fungus resistant, and corrosion resistant. (C) Type NMS. The overall covering shall be flame retardant and moisture resistant. The sheath shall be applied so as to separate the power conductors from the communications and signaling conductors. The signaling conductors shall be permitted to be shielded. An optional outer jacket shall be permitted. FPN: For composite optical cable, see 770.9 and 770.133.
(5) For Class 1 circuits as permitted in Parts II and III of Article 725. (6) For non–power-limited fire alarm circuits if conductors comply with the requirements of 760.27. (7) In industrial establishments where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, and where the cable is continuously supported and protected against physical damage using mechanical protection, such as struts, angles, or channels, Type TC tray cable that complies with the crush and impact requirements of Type MC cable and is identified for such use with the marking Type TC–ER shall be permitted between a cable tray and the utilization equipment or device. The cable shall be secured at intervals not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft). Equipment grounding for the utilization equipment shall be provided by an equipment grounding conductor within the cable. In cables containing conductors sized 6 AWG or smaller, the equipment grounding conductor shall be provided within the cable or, at the time of installation, one or more insulated conductors shall be permanently identified as an equipment grounding conductor in accordance with 250.119(B). (8) Where installed in wet locations, Type TC cable shall also be resistant to moisture and corrosive agents. FPN: See 310.10 for temperature limitation of conductors.
336.12 Uses Not Permitted. Type TC tray cable shall not be installed or used as follows:
I. General 336.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for power and control tray cable, Type TC. 336.2 Definition. Power and Control Tray Cable, Type TC. A factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors, with or without associated bare or covered grounding conductors, under a nonmetallic jacket. II. Installation 336.10 Uses Permitted. Type TC cable shall be permitted to be used as follows: (1) For power, lighting, control, and signal circuits. (2) In cable trays. (3) In raceways. (4) In outdoor locations supported by a messenger wire.
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336.24 Bending Radius. Bends in Type TC cable shall be made so as not to damage the cable. For Type TC cable without metal shielding, the minimum bending radius shall be as follows:
(1) Four times the overall diameter for cables 25 mm (1 in.) or less in diameter (2) Five times the overall diameter for cables larger than 25 mm (1 in.) but not more than 50 mm (2 in.) in diameter (3) Six times the overall diameter for cables larger than 50 mm (2 in.) in diameter Type TC cables with metallic shielding shall have a minimum bending radius of not less than 12 times the cable overall diameter.
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ARTICLE 338 — SERVICE-ENTRANCE CABLE: TYPES SE AND USE
336.80 Ampacity. The ampacity of Type TC tray cable shall be determined in accordance with 392.11 for 14 AWG and larger conductors, in accordance with 402.5 for 18 AWG through 16 AWG conductors where installed in cable tray, and in accordance with 310.15 where installed in a raceway or as messenger supported wiring. III. Construction Specifications 336.100 Construction. A metallic sheath or armor as defined in 330.116 shall not be permitted either under or over the nonmetallic jacket. Metallic shield(s) shall be permitted over groups of conductors, under the outer jacket, or both. 336.104 Conductors. The insulated conductors of Type TC tray cable shall be in sizes 18 AWG through 1000 kcmil copper and sizes 12 AWG through 1000 kcmil aluminum or copper-clad aluminum. Insulated conductors of sizes 14 AWG and larger copper and sizes 12 AWG and larger aluminum or copper-clad aluminum shall be one of the types listed in Table 310.13 or Table 310.62 that is suitable for branch circuit and feeder circuits or one that is identified for such use. (A) Fire Alarm Systems. Where used for fire alarm systems, conductors shall also be in accordance with 760.27. (B) Thermocouple Circuits. Conductors in Type TC cable used for thermocouple circuits in accordance with Part III of Article 725 shall also be permitted to be any of the materials used for thermocouple extension wire. (C) Class I Circuit Conductors. Insulated conductors of 18 AWG and 16 AWG copper shall also be in accordance with 725.27. 336.116 Jacket. The outer jacket shall be a flame-retardant, nonmetallic material. 336.120 Marking. There shall be no voltage marking on a Type TC cable employing thermocouple extension wire.
Type SE. Service-entrance cable having a flame-retardant, moisture-resistant covering. Type USE. Service-entrance cable, identified for underground use, having a moisture-resistant covering, but not required to have a flame-retardant covering. II. Installation 338.10 Uses Permitted. (A) Service-Entrance Conductors. Service-entrance cable shall be permitted to be used as service-entrance conductors and shall be installed in accordance with 230.6, 230.7, and Parts II, III, and IV of Article 230. Type USE used for service laterals shall be permitted to emerge from the ground outside at terminations in meter bases or other enclosures where protected in accordance with 300.5(D). (B) Branch Circuits or Feeders. (1) Grounded Conductor Insulated. Type SE serviceentrance cables shall be permitted in wiring systems where all of the circuit conductors of the cable are of the rubbercovered or thermoplastic type. (2) Grounded Conductor Not Insulated. Type SE service-entrance cable shall be permitted for use where the insulated conductors are used for circuit wiring and the uninsulated conductor is used only for equipment grounding purposes. Exception: Uninsulated conductors shall be permitted as a grounded conductor in accordance with 250.140, 250.32, and 225.30 through 225.40. (3) Temperature Limitations. Type SE service-entrance cable used to supply appliances shall not be subject to conductor temperatures in excess of the temperature specified for the type of insulation involved. (4) Installation Methods for Branch Circuits and Feeders.
ARTICLE 338 Service-Entrance Cable: Types SE and USE
(a) Interior Installations. In addition to the provisions of this article, Type SE service-entrance cable used for interior wiring shall comply with the installation requirements of Parts I and II of Article 334, excluding 334.80. FPN: See 310.10 for temperature limitation of conductors.
I. General 338.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications of service-entrance cable. 338.2 Definitions. Service-Entrance Cable. A single conductor or multiconductor assembly provided with or without an overall covering, primarily used for services, and of the following types:
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(b) Exterior Installations. In addition to the provisions of this article, service-entrance cable used for feeders or branch circuits, where installed as exterior wiring, shall be installed in accordance with Part I of Article 225. The cable shall be supported in accordance with 334.30, unless used as messenger-supported wiring as permitted in Part II of Article 396. Type USE cable installed as underground feeder and branch circuit cable shall comply with Part II of
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Article 340. Where Type USE cable emerges from the ground at terminations, it shall be protected in accordance with 300.5(D). Multiconductor service-entrance cable shall be permitted to be installed as messenger-supported wiring in accordance with 225.10 and Part II of Article 396. 338.24 Bending Radius. Bends in Types USE and SE cable shall be so made that the cable will not be damaged. The radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend, during or after installation, shall not be less than five times the diameter of the cable. III. Construction 338.100 Construction. Cabled, single-conductor, Type USE constructions recognized for underground use shall be permitted to have a bare copper conductor cabled with the assembly. Type USE single, parallel, or cabled conductor assemblies recognized for underground use shall be permitted to have a bare copper concentric conductor applied. These constructions shall not require an outer overall covering. FPN: See 230.41, Exception, item (2), for directly buried, uninsulated service-entrance conductors.
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II. Installation 340.10 Uses Permitted. Type UF cable shall be permitted as follows: (1) For use underground, including direct burial in the earth. For underground requirements, see 300.5. (2) As single-conductor cables. Where installed as singleconductor cables, all conductors of the feeder grounded conductor or branch circuit, including the grounded conductor and equipment grounding conductor, if any, shall be installed in accordance with 300.3. (3) For wiring in wet, dry, or corrosive locations under the recognized wiring methods of this Code. (4) Installed as nonmetallic-sheathed cable. Where so installed, the installation and conductor requirements shall comply with Parts II and III of Article 334 and shall be of the multiconductor type. (5) For solar photovoltaic systems in accordance with 690.31. (6) As single-conductor cables as the nonheating leads for heating cables as provided in 424.43. (7) Supported by cable trays. Type UF cable supported by cable trays shall be of the multiconductor type. FPN: See 310.10 for temperature limitation of conductors.
Type SE or USE cable containing two or more conductors shall be permitted to have one conductor uninsulated. 338.120 Marking. Service-entrance cable shall be marked as required in 310.11. Cable with the neutral conductor smaller than the ungrounded conductors shall be so marked.
ARTICLE 340 Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable: Type UF I. General 340.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for underground feeder and branch-circuit cable, Type UF. 340.2 Definition. Underground Feeder and Branch-Circuit Cable, Type UF. A factory assembly of one or more insulated conductors with an integral or an overall covering of nonmetallic material suitable for direct burial in the earth. 340.6 Listing Requirements. Type UF cable shall be listed.
340.12 Uses Not Permitted. Type UF cable shall not be used as follows: (1) As service-entrance cable (2) In commercial garages (3) In theaters and similar locations (4) In motion picture studios (5) In storage battery rooms (6) In hoistways or on elevators or escalators (7) In hazardous (classified) locations (8) Embedded in poured cement, concrete, or aggregate, except where embedded in plaster as nonheating leads where permitted in 424.43 (9) Where exposed to direct rays of the sun, unless identified as sunlight resistant (10) Where subject to physical damage (11) As overhead cable, except where installed as messengersupported wiring in accordance with Part II of Article 396 340.24 Bending Radius. Bends in Type UF cable shall be so made that the cable is not damaged. The radius of the curve of the inner edge of any bend shall not be less than five times the diameter of the cable. 340.80 Ampacity. The ampacity of Type UF cable shall be that of 60°C (140°F) conductors in accordance with 310.15.
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III. Construction Specifications 340.104 Conductors. The conductors shall be sizes 14 AWG copper or 12 AWG aluminum or copper-clad aluminum through 4/0 AWG. 340.108 Equipment Grounding. In addition to the insulated conductors, the cable shall be permitted to have an insulated or bare conductor for equipment grounding purposes only. 340.112 Insulation. The conductors of Type UF shall be one of the moisture-resistant types listed in Table 310.13 that is suitable for branch-circuit wiring or one that is identified for such use. Where installed as a substitute wiring method for NM cable, the conductor insulation shall be rated 90°C (194°F). 340.116 Sheath. The overall covering shall be flame retardant; moisture, fungus, and corrosion resistant; and suitable for direct burial in the earth.
(C) Cinder Fill. IMC shall be permitted to be installed in or under cinder fill where subject to permanent moisture where protected on all sides by a layer of noncinder concrete not less than 50 mm (2 in.) thick; where the conduit is not less than 450 mm (18 in.) under the fill; or where protected by corrosion protection and judged suitable for the condition. (D) Wet Locations. All supports, bolts, straps, screws, and so forth, shall be of corrosion-resistant materials or protected against corrosion by corrosion-resistant materials. FPN: See 300.6 for protection against corrosion.
342.14 Dissimilar Metals. Where practicable, dissimilar metals in contact anywhere in the system shall be avoided to eliminate the possibility of galvanic action. Aluminum fittings and enclosures shall be permitted to be used with IMC. 342.20 Size. (A) Minimum. IMC smaller than metric designator 16 (trade size 1⁄2) shall not be used.
ARTICLE 342 Intermediate Metal Conduit: Type IMC
FPN: See 300.1(C) for the metric designators and trade sizes. These are for identification purposes only and do not relate to actual dimensions.
I. General 342.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for intermediate metal conduit (IMC) and associated fittings. 342.2 Definition. Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC). A steel threadable raceway of circular cross section designed for the physical protection and routing of conductors and cables and for use as an equipment grounding conductor when installed with its integral or associated coupling and appropriate fittings. 342.6 Listing Requirements. IMC, factory elbows and couplings, and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation 342.10 Uses Permitted. (A) All Atmospheric Conditions and Occupancies. Use of IMC shall be permitted under all atmospheric conditions and occupancies. (B) Corrosion Environments. IMC, elbows, couplings, and fittings shall be permitted to be installed in concrete, in direct contact with the earth, or in areas subject to severe corrosive influences where protected by corrosion protection and judged suitable for the condition.
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342.22 Number of Conductors. The number of conductors shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. The number of cables shall not exceed the allowable percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. 342.24 Bends — How Made. Bends of IMC shall be so made that the conduit will not be damaged and the internal diameter of the conduit will not be effectively reduced. The radius of the curve of any field bend to the centerline of the conduit shall not be less than indicated in Table 2, Chapter 9. 342.26 Bends — Number in One Run. There shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points, for example, conduit bodies and boxes. 342.28 Reaming and Threading. All cut ends shall be reamed or otherwise finished to remove rough edges. Where conduit is threaded in the field, a standard cutting die with a taper of 1 in 16 (3⁄4 in. taper per foot) shall be used. FPN: See ANSI/ASME B.1.20.1-1983, Standard for Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch).
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ARTICLE 344 — RIGID METAL CONDUIT: TYPE RMC
(A) Securely Fastened. Each IMC shall be securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termination. Fastening shall be permitted to be increased to a distance of 1.5 m (5 ft) where structural members do not readily permit fastening within 900 mm (3 ft). Where approved, conduit shall not be required to be securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of the service head for above-the-roof termination of a mast. (B) Supports. IMC shall be supported in accordance with one of the following: (1) Conduit shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 3 m (10 ft). (2) The distance between supports for straight runs of conduit shall be permitted in accordance with Table 344.30(B)(2), provided the conduit is made up with threaded couplings and such supports prevent transmission of stresses to termination where conduit is deflected between supports. (3) Exposed vertical risers from industrial machinery or fixed equipment shall be permitted to be supported at intervals not exceeding 6 m (20 ft) if the conduit is made up with threaded couplings, the conduit is supported and securely fastened at the top and bottom of the riser, and no other means of intermediate support is readily available. (4) Horizontal runs of IMC supported by openings through framing members at intervals not exceeding 3 m (10 ft) and securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of termination points shall be permitted. 342.42 Couplings and Connectors. (A) Threadless. Threadless couplings and connectors used with conduit shall be made tight. Where buried in masonry or concrete, they shall be the concretetight type. Where installed in wet locations, they shall comply with 314.15(A). Threadless couplings and connectors shall not be used on threaded conduit ends unless listed for the purpose. (B) Running Threads. Running threads shall not be used on conduit for connection at couplings.
342.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made in accordance with 300.15. 342.60 Grounding. IMC shall be permitted as an equipment grounding conductor. III. Construction Specifications 342.120 Marking. Each length shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 1.5 m (5 ft) with the letters IMC. Each length shall be marked as required in 110.21. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
342.30 Securing and Supporting. IMC shall be installed as a complete system in accordance with 300.18 and shall be securely fastened in place and supported in accordance with 342.30(A) and (B).
344.10
342.130 Standard Lengths. The standard length of IMC shall be 3.05 m (10 ft), including an attached coupling, and each end shall be threaded. Longer or shorter lengths with or without coupling and threaded or unthreaded shall be permitted.
ARTICLE 344 Rigid Metal Conduit: Type RMC I. General 344.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for rigid metal conduit (RMC) and associated fittings. 344.2 Definition. Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC). A threadable raceway of circular cross section designed for the physical protection and routing of conductors and cables and for use as an equipment grounding conductor when installed with its integral or associated coupling and appropriate fittings. RMC is generally made of steel (ferrous) with protective coatings or aluminum (nonferrous). Special use types are silicon bronze and stainless steel. 344.6 Listing Requirements. RMC, factory elbows and couplings, and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation 344.10 Uses Permitted.
342.46 Bushings. Where a conduit enters a box, fitting, or other enclosure, a bushing shall be provided to protect the wire from abrasion unless the design of the box, fitting, or enclosure is such as to afford equivalent protection. FPN: See 300.4(F) for the protection of conductors 4 AWG and larger at bushings.
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(A) All Atmospheric Conditions and Occupancies. Use of RMC shall be permitted under all atmospheric conditions and occupancies. Ferrous raceways and fittings protected from corrosion solely by enamel shall be permitted only indoors and in occupancies not subject to severe corrosive influences.
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ARTICLE 344 — RIGID METAL CONDUIT: TYPE RMC
(B) Corrosion Environments. RMC, elbows, couplings, and fittings shall be permitted to be installed in concrete, in direct contact with the earth, or in areas subject to severe corrosive influences where protected by corrosion protection and judged suitable for the condition. (C) Cinder Fill. RMC shall be permitted to be installed in or under cinder fill where subject to permanent moisture where protected on all sides by a layer of noncinder concrete not less than 50 mm (2 in.) thick; where the conduit is not less than 450 mm (18 in.) under the fill; or where protected by corrosion protection and judged suitable for the condition. (D) Wet Locations. All supports, bolts, straps, screws, and so forth, shall be of corrosion-resistant materials or protected against corrosion by corrosion-resistant materials. FPN: See 300.6 for protection against corrosion.
344.14 Dissimilar Metals. Where practicable, dissimilar metals in contact anywhere in the system shall be avoided to eliminate the possibility of galvanic action. Aluminum fittings and enclosures shall be permitted to be used with steel RMC, and steel fittings and enclosures shall be permitted to be used with aluminum RMC where not subject to severe corrosive influences. 344.20 Size. (A) Minimum. RMC smaller than metric designator 16 (trade size 1⁄2) shall not be used. Exception: For enclosing the leads of motors as permitted in 430.245(B). (B) Maximum. RMC larger than metric designator 155 (trade size 6) shall not be used. FPN: See 300.1(C) for the metric designators and trade sizes. These are for identification purposes only and do not relate to actual dimensions.
344.22 Number of Conductors. The number of conductors shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. The number of cables shall not exceed the allowable percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. 344.24 Bends — How Made. Bends of RMC shall be so made that the conduit will not be damaged and so that the internal diameter of the conduit will not be effectively reduced. The radius of the curve of any field bend to the centerline of the conduit shall not be less than indicated in Table 2, Chapter 9.
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344.26 Bends — Number in One Run. There shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points, for example, conduit bodies and boxes. 344.28 Reaming and Threading. All cut ends shall be reamed or otherwise finished to remove rough edges. Where conduit is threaded in the field, a standard cutting die with a 1 in 16 taper (3⁄4-in. taper per foot) shall be used. FPN: See ANSI/ASME B.1.20.1-1983, Standard for Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch).
344.30 Securing and Supporting. RMC shall be installed as a complete system in accordance with 300.18 and shall be securely fastened in place and supported in accordance with 344.30(A) and (B). (A) Securely Fastened. RMC shall be securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termination. Fastening shall be permitted to be increased to a distance of 1.5 m (5 ft) where structural members do not readily permit fastening within 900 mm (3 ft). Where approved, conduit shall not be required to be securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of the service head for above-the-roof termination of a mast. (B) Supports. RMC shall be supported in accordance with one of the following: (1) Conduit shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 3 m (10 ft). (2) The distance between supports for straight runs of conduit shall be permitted in accordance with Table 344.30(B)(2), provided the conduit is made up with threaded couplings, and such supports prevent transmission of stresses to termination where conduit is deflected between supports. (3) Exposed vertical risers from industrial machinery or fixed equipment shall be permitted to be supported at intervals not exceeding 6 m (20 ft) if the conduit is made up with threaded couplings, the conduit is supported and securely fastened at the top and bottom of the riser, and no other means of intermediate support is readily available. (4) Horizontal runs of RMC supported by openings through framing members at intervals not exceeding 3 m (10 ft) and securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of termination points shall be permitted. 344.42 Couplings and Connectors. (A) Threadless. Threadless couplings and connectors used with conduit shall be made tight. Where buried in masonry or concrete, they shall be the concretetight type. Where installed in wet locations, they shall comply with 314.15(A). Threadless couplings and connectors shall not be used on threaded conduit ends unless listed for the purpose.
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ARTICLE 348 — FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT: TYPE FMC
Table 344.30(B)(2) Supports for Rigid Metal Conduit
Conduit Size
348.2 Definition. Flexible Metal Conduit (FMC). A raceway of circular cross section made of helically wound, formed, interlocked metal strip.
Maximum Distance Between Rigid Metal Conduit Supports
Metric Designator
Trade Size
m
ft
16–21 27 35–41 53–63 78 and larger
⁄–⁄ 1 11⁄4–11⁄2 2–21⁄2 3 and larger
3.0 3.7 4.3 4.9 6.1
10 12 14 16 20
12 34
348.20
348.6 Listing Requirements. FMC and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation 348.10 Uses Permitted. FMC shall be permitted to be used in exposed and concealed locations.
(B) Running Threads. Running threads shall not be used on conduit for connection at couplings. 344.46 Bushings. Where a conduit enters a box, fitting, or other enclosure, a bushing shall be provided to protect the wire from abrasion unless the design of the box, fitting, or enclosure is such as to afford equivalent protection. FPN: See 300.4(F) for the protection of conductors sizes 4 AWG and larger at bushings.
344.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made in accordance with 300.15. 344.60 Grounding. RMC shall be permitted as an equipment grounding conductor.
348.12 Uses Not Permitted. FMC shall not be used in the following: (1) In wet locations unless the conductors are approved for the specific conditions and the installation is such that liquid is not likely to enter raceways or enclosures to which the conduit is connected (2) In hoistways, other than as permitted in 620.21(A)(1) (3) In storage battery rooms (4) In any hazardous (classified) location other than as permitted in 501.10(B) and 504.20 (5) Where exposed to materials having a deteriorating effect on the installed conductors, such as oil or gasoline (6) Underground or embedded in poured concrete or aggregate (7) Where subject to physical damage 348.20 Size.
III. Construction Specifications
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344.120 Marking. Each length shall be clearly and durably identified in every 3 m (10 ft) as required in the first sentence of 110.21. Nonferrous conduit of corrosionresistant material shall have suitable markings. 344.130 Standard Lengths. The standard length of RMC shall be 3.05 m (10 ft), including an attached coupling, and each end shall be threaded. Longer or shorter lengths with or without coupling and threaded or unthreaded shall be permitted.
ARTICLE 348 Flexible Metal Conduit: Type FMC
(B) Maximum. FMC larger than metric designator 103 (trade size 4) shall not be used.
I. General 348.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for flexible metal conduit (FMC) and associated fittings.
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(A) Minimum. FMC less than metric designator 16 (trade size 1⁄2) shall not be used unless permitted in 348.20(A)(1) through (A)(5) for metric designator 12 (trade size 3⁄8). (1) For enclosing the leads of motors as permitted in 430.245(B) (2) In lengths not in excess of 1.8 m (6 ft) for any of the following uses: a. For utilization equipment b. As part of a listed assembly c. For tap connections to luminaires (lighting fixtures) as permitted in 410.67(C) (3) For manufactured wiring systems as permitted in 604.6(A) (4) In hoistways as permitted in 620.21(A)(1) (5) As part of a listed assembly to connect wired luminaire (fixture) sections as permitted in 410.77(C)
FPN: See 300.1(C) for the metric designators and trade sizes. These are for identification purposes only and do not relate to actual dimensions.
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ARTICLE 348 — FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT: TYPE FMC
(1) 900 mm (3 ft) for metric designators 16 through 35 (trade sizes 1⁄2 through 11⁄4) (2) 1200 mm (4 ft) for metric designators 41 through 53 (trade sizes 11⁄2 through 2) (3) 1500 mm (5 ft) for metric designators 63 (trade size 21⁄2) and larger
348.22 Number of Conductors. The number of conductors shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9, or as permitted in Table 348.22, or for metric designator 12 (trade size 3⁄8). Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. The number of cables shall not exceed the allowable percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9.
Exception No. 3: Lengths not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) from a luminaire (fixture) terminal connection for tap connections to luminaires (light fixtures) as permitted in 410.67(C).
348.24 Bends — How Made. Bends in conduit shall be made so that the conduit is not damaged and the internal diameter of the conduit is not effectively reduced. Bends shall be permitted to be made manually without auxiliary equipment. The radius of the curve to the centerline of any bend shall not be less than shown in Table 2, Chapter 9 using the column “Other Bends.”
Exception No. 4: Lengths not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) from the last point where the raceway is securely fastened for connections within an accessible ceiling to luminaire(s) [lighting fixture(s)] or other equipment. (B) Supports. Horizontal runs of FMC supported by openings through framing members at intervals not greater than 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft) and securely fastened within 300 mm (12 in.) of termination points shall be permitted.
348.26 Bends — Number in One Run. There shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points, for example, conduit bodies and boxes.
348.42 Couplings and Connectors. Angle connectors shall not be used for concealed raceway installations.
348.28 Trimming. All cut ends shall be trimmed or otherwise finished to remove rough edges, except where fittings that thread into the convolutions are used.
348.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made in accordance with 300.15.
348.30 Securing and Supporting. FMC shall be securely fastened in place and supported in accordance with 348.30(A) and (B).
348.60 Grounding and Bonding. Where used to connect equipment where flexibility is required, an equipment grounding conductor shall be installed. Where flexibility is not required, FMC shall be permitted to be used as an equipment grounding conductor when installed in accordance with 250.118(5) . Where required or installed, equipment grounding conductors shall be installed in accordance with 250.134(B). Where required or installed, equipment bonding jumpers shall be installed in accordance with 250.102.
(A) Securely Fastened. FMC shall be securely fastened in place by an approved means within 300 mm (12 in.) of each box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termination and shall be supported and secured at intervals not to exceed 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft). Exception No. 1: Where FMC is fished. Exception No. 2: At terminals where flexibility is required, lengths shall not exceed the following:
Table 348.22 Maximum Number of Insulated Conductors in Metric Designator 12 (Trade Size 3⁄8) Flexible Metal Conduit*
Types RFH-2, SF-2
Types TF, XHHW, TW
Types TFN, THHN, THWN
Types FEP, FEBP, PF, PGF
Size (AWG)
Fittings Inside Conduit
Fittings Outside Conduit
Fittings Inside Conduit
Fittings Outside Conduit
Fittings Inside Conduit
Fittings Outside Conduit
Fittings Inside Conduit
Fittings Outside Conduit
18 16 14 12 10
2 1 1 — —
3 2 2 — —
3 3 2 1 1
5 4 3 2 1
5 4 3 2 1
8 6 4 3 1
5 4 3 2 1
8 6 4 3 2
*In addition, one covered or bare equipment grounding conductor of the same size shall be permitted.
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ARTICLE 350 — LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT: TYPE LFMC
350.42
350.22 Number of Conductors or Cables.
ARTICLE 350 Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit: Type LFMC I. General 350.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for liquidtight flexible metal conduit (LFMC) and associated fittings. 350.2 Definition. Liquidtight Flexible Metal Conduit (LFMC). A raceway of circular cross section having an outer liquidtight, nonmetallic, sunlight-resistant jacket over an inner flexible metal core with associated couplings, connectors, and fittings for the installation of electric conductors. 350.6 Listing Requirements. LFMC and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
350.10 Uses Permitted. LFMC shall be permitted to be used in exposed or concealed locations as follows: (1) Where conditions of installation, operation, or maintenance require flexibility or protection from liquids, vapors, or solids (2) As permitted by 501.10(B), 502.10, 503.10, and 504.20 and in other hazardous (classified) locations where specifically approved, and by 553.7(B) (3) For direct burial where listed and marked for the purpose 350.12 Uses Not Permitted. LFMC shall not be used as follows: (1) Where subject to physical damage (2) Where any combination of ambient and conductor temperature produces an operating temperature in excess of that for which the material is approved 350.20 Size. (A) Minimum. LFMC smaller than metric designator 16 (trade size 1⁄2) shall not be used. Exception: LFMC of metric designator 12 (trade size 3⁄8) shall be permitted as covered in 348.20(A). (B) Maximum. The maximum size of LFMC shall be metric designator 103 (trade size 4). FPN: See 300.1(C) for the metric designators and trade sizes. These are for identification purposes only and do not relate to actual dimensions.
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(A) Metric Designators 16 through 103 (Trade Sizes 1⁄2 through 4). The number of conductors shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. The number of cables shall not exceed the allowable percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. (B) Metric Designator 12 (Trade Size 3⁄8). The number of conductors shall not exceed that permitted in Table 348.22, “Fittings Outside Conduit” columns. 350.24 Bends — How Made. Bends in conduit shall be so made that the conduit will not be damaged and the internal diameter of the conduit will not be effectively reduced. Bends shall be permitted to be made manually without auxiliary equipment. The radius of the curve to the centerline of any bend shall not be less than required in Table 2, Chapter 9 using the column “Other Bends.” 350.26 Bends — Number in One Run. There shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points, for example, conduit bodies and boxes. 350.30 Securing and Supporting. LFMC shall be securely fastened in place and supported in accordance with 350.30(A) and (B). (A) Securely Fastened. LFMC shall be securely fastened in place by an approved means within 300 mm (12 in.) of each box, cabinet, conduit body, or other conduit termination and shall be supported and secured at intervals not to exceed 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft). Exception No. 1: Where LFMC is fished. Exception No. 2: Lengths not exceeding 900 mm (3 ft) at terminals where flexibility is necessary. Exception No. 3: Lengths not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) from a luminaire (fixture) terminal connection for tap conductors to luminaires (lighting fixtures), as permitted in 410.67(C). Exception No. 4: Lengths not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) from the last point where the raceway is securely fastened for connections within an accessible ceiling to luminaire(s) [lighting fixture(s)] or other equipment. (B) Supports. Horizontal runs of LFMC supported by openings through framing members at intervals not greater than 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft) and securely fastened within 300 mm (12 in.) of termination points shall be permitted. 350.42 Couplings and Connectors. Angle connectors shall not be used for concealed raceway installations.
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ARTICLE 352 — RIGID NONMETALLIC CONDUIT: TYPE RNC
350.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made in accordance with 300.15. 350.60 Grounding and Bonding. Where used to connect equipment where flexibility is required, an equipment grounding conductor shall be installed. Where flexibility is not required, LFMC shall be permitted to be used as an equipment grounding conductor when installed in accordance with 250.118(6). Where required or installed, equipment grounding conductors shall be installed in accordance with 250.134(B). Where required or installed, equipment bonding jumpers shall be installed in accordance with 250.102. FPN: See 501.30(B), 502.30(B), and 503.30(B) for types of equipment grounding conductors.
(B) Corrosive Influences. RNC shall be permitted in locations subject to severe corrosive influences as covered in 300.6 and where subject to chemicals for which the materials are specifically approved. (C) Cinders. RNC shall be permitted in cinder fill. (D) Wet Locations. RNC shall be permitted in portions of dairies, laundries, canneries, or other wet locations and in locations where walls are frequently washed, the entire conduit system including boxes and fittings used therewith shall be installed and equipped so as to prevent water from entering the conduit. All supports, bolts, straps, screws, and so forth, shall be of corrosion-resistant materials or be protected against corrosion by approved corrosion-resistant materials.
III. Construction Specifications
(E) Dry and Damp Locations. RNC shall be permitted for use in dry and damp locations not prohibited by 352.12.
350.120 Marking. LFMC shall be marked according to 110.21. The trade size and other information required by the listing shall also be marked on the conduit. Conduit suitable for direct burial shall be so marked.
(F) Exposed. RNC shall be permitted for exposed work where not subject to physical damage if identified for such use. (G) Underground Installations. For underground installations, see 300.5 and 300.50.
I. General 352.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for rigid nonmetallic conduit (RNC) and associated fittings.
FPN: Refer to Article 353 for High Density Polyethylene Conduit: Type HDPE.
(H) Support of Conduit Bodies. Rigid nonmetallic conduit shall be permitted to support nonmetallic conduit bodies not larger than the largest trade size of an entering raceway. These conduit bodies shall not support luminaires (fixtures) or other equipment and shall not contain devices other than splicing devices as permitted by 110.14(B) and 314.16(C)(2).
352.2 Definition. Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC). A nonmetallic raceway of circular cross section, with integral or associated couplings, connectors, and fittings for the installation of electrical conductors and cables. 352.6 Listing Requirements. RNC, factory elbows, and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation
352.12 Uses Not Permitted. RNC shall not be used under the following conditions. (A) Hazardous (Classified) Locations. (1) In hazardous (classified) locations, except as permitted in 503.10(A), 504.20, 514.8 Exception No. 2, and 515.8 (2) In Class I, Division 2 locations, except as permitted in 501.10(B)(3)
352.10 Uses Permitted. The use of RNC shall be permitted in accordance with 352.10(A) through (H).
(B) Support of Luminaires (Fixtures). For the support of luminaires (fixtures) or other equipment not described in 352.10(H).
FPN: Extreme cold may cause some nonmetallic conduits to become brittle and therefore more susceptible to damage from physical contact.
(C) Physical Damage. Where subject to physical damage unless identified for such use.
(A) Concealed. RNC shall be permitted in walls, floors, and ceilings.
(D) Ambient Temperatures. Where subject to ambient temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) unless listed otherwise.
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ARTICLE 352 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit: Type RNC
352.60
ARTICLE 352 — RIGID NONMETALLIC CONDUIT: TYPE RNC
Exception: Conductors or cables rated at a temperature higher than the RNC listed temperature rating shall be permitted to be installed in RNC, provided they are not operated at a temperature higher than the RNC listed temperature rating. (F) Theaters and Similar Locations. In theaters and similar locations, except as provided in 518.4 and 520.5.
(B) Supports. RNC shall be supported as required in Table 352.30(B). Conduit listed for support at spacings other than as shown in Table 352.30(B) shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the listing. Horizontal runs of RNC supported by openings through framing members at intervals not exceeding those in Table 352.30(B) and securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of termination points shall be permitted. Table 352.30(B) Support of Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit (RNC)
352.20 Size. (A) Minimum. RNC smaller than metric designator 16 (trade size 1⁄2) shall not be used. (B) Maximum. RNC larger than metric designator 155 (trade size 6) shall not be used. FPN: The trade sizes and metric designators are for identification purposes only and do not relate to actual dimensions. See 300.1(C).
352.22 Number of Conductors. The number of conductors shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. The number of cables shall not exceed the allowable percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. 352.24 Bends — How Made. Bends shall be so made that the conduit will not be damaged and the internal diameter of the conduit will not be effectively reduced. Field bends shall be made only with bending equipment identified for the purpose. The radius of the curve to the centerline of such bends shall not be less than shown in Table 2, Chapter 9. 352.26 Bends — Number in One Run. There shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points, for example, conduit bodies and boxes. 352.28 Trimming. All cut ends shall be trimmed inside and outside to remove rough edges. 352.30 Securing and Supporting. RNC shall be installed as a complete system as provided in 300.18 and shall be fastened so that movement from thermal expansion or contraction is permitted. RNC shall be securely fastened and supported in accordance with 352.30(A) and (B). (A) Securely Fastened. RNC shall be securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of each outlet box, junction box, device box, conduit body, or other conduit termination. Conduit listed for securing at other than 900 mm (3 ft) shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with the listing.
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Conduit Size Metric Designator
Trade Size
mm or m
ft
16–27 35–53 63–78 91–129 155
1⁄2–1 11⁄4–2 21⁄2–3 31⁄2–5 6
900 mm 1.5 m 1.8 m 2.1 m 2.5 m
3 5 6 7 8
352.44 Expansion Fittings. Expansion fittings for RNC shall be provided to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction where the length change, in accordance with Table 352.44(A) or Table 352.44(B), is expected to be 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) or greater in a straight run between securely mounted items such as boxes, cabinets, elbows, or other conduit terminations. 352.46 Bushings. Where a conduit enters a box, fitting, or other enclosure, a bushing or adapter shall be provided to protect the wire from abrasion unless the box, fitting, or enclosure design provides equivalent protection. FPN: See 300.4(F) for the protection of conductors 4 AWG and larger at bushings.
352.48 Joints. All joints between lengths of conduit, and between conduit and couplings, fittings, and boxes, shall be made by an approved method. 352.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made in accordance with 300.15. 352.60 Grounding. Where equipment grounding is required, a separate equipment grounding conductor shall be installed in the conduit. Exception No. 1: As permitted in 250.134(B), Exception No. 2, for dc circuits and 250.134(B), Exception No. 1, for separately run equipment grounding conductors. Exception No. 2: Where the grounded conductor is used to ground equipment as permitted in 250.142.
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(E) Insulation Temperature Limitations. For conductors or cables operating at a temperature higher than the RNC listed operating temperature rating.
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ARTICLE 352 — RIGID NONMETALLIC CONDUIT: TYPE RNC
Table 352.44(A) Expansion Characteristics of PVC Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit Coefficient of Thermal Expansion = 6.084 × 10−5 mm/mm/°C (3.38 × 10–5 in./in./°F)
Temperature Change (°C)
Length Change of PVC Conduit (mm/m)
Temperature Change (°F)
Length Change of PVC Conduit (in./100 ft)
Temperature Change (°F)
Length Change of PVC Conduit (in./100 ft)
5 10 15 20 25 30
0.30 0.61 0.91 1.22 1.52 1.83
5 10 15 20 25 30
0.20 0.41 0.61 0.81 1.01 1.22
105 110 115 120 125 130
4.26 4.46 4.66 4.87 5.07 5.27
35 40 45 50
2.13 2.43 2.74 3.04
35 40 45 50
1.42 1.62 1.83 2.03
135 140 145 150
5.48 5.68 5.88 6.08
55 60 65 70 75
3.35 3.65 3.95 4.26 4.56
55 60 65 70 75
2.23 2.43 2.64 2.84 3.04
155 160 165 170 175
6.29 6.49 6.69 6.90 7.10
80 85 90 95 100
4.87 5.17 5.48 5.78 6.08
80 85 90 95 100
3.24 3.45 3.65 3.85 4.06
180 185 190 195 200
7.30 7.50 7.71 7.91 8.11
Table 352.44(B) Expansion Characteristics of Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Conduit (RTRC) Coefficient of Thermal Expansion = 2.7 × 10–5 mm/mm/°C (1.5 × 10–5 in./in./°F) Length Change of RTRC Conduit (mm/m)
Temperature Change (°F)
Length Change of RTRC Conduit (in./100 ft)
Temperature Change (°F)
Length Change of RTRC Conduit (in./100 ft)
5 10 15 20 25
0.14 0.27 0.41 0.54 0.68
5 10 15 20 25
0.09 0.18 0.27 0.36 0.45
105 110 115 120 125
1.89 1.98 2.07 2.16 2.25
30 35 40 45 50
0.81 0.95 1.08 1.22 1.35
30 35 40 45 50
0.54 0.63 0.72 0.81 0.90
130 135 140 145 150
2.34 2.43 2.52 2.61 2.70
55 60 65 70 75 80
1.49 1.62 1.76 1.89 2.03 2.16
55 60 65 70 75 80
0.99 1.08 1.17 1.26 1.35 1.44
155 160 165 170 175 180
2.79 2.88 2.97 3.06 3.15 3.24
85 90 95 100
2.30 2.43 2.57 2.70
85 90 95 100
1.53 1.62 1.71 1.80
185 190 195 200
3.33 3.42 3.51 3.60
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ARTICLE 353 — HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE CONDUIT: TYPE HDPE CONDUIT
III. Construction Specifications 352.100 Construction. RNC and fittings shall be composed of suitable nonmetallic material that is resistant to moisture and chemical atmospheres. For use above ground, it shall also be flame retardant, resistant to impact and crushing, resistant to distortion from heat under conditions likely to be encountered in service, and resistant to low temperature and sunlight effects. For use underground, the material shall be acceptably resistant to moisture and corrosive agents and shall be of sufficient strength to withstand abuse, such as by impact and crushing, in handling and during installation. Where intended for direct burial, without encasement in concrete, the material shall also be capable of withstanding continued loading that is likely to be encountered after installation. 352.120 Marking. Each length of RNC shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3 m (10 ft) as required in the first sentence of 110.21. The type of material shall also be included in the marking unless it is visually identifiable. For conduit recognized for use above ground, these markings shall be permanent. For conduit limited to underground use only, these markings shall be sufficiently durable to remain legible until the material is installed. Conduit shall be permitted to be surface marked to indicate special characteristics of the material. FPN: Examples of these markings include but are not limited to “limited smoke” and “sunlight resistant.”
353.24
(2) In locations subject to severe corrosive influences as covered in 300.6 and where subject to chemicals for which the conduit is listed (3) In cinder fill (4) In direct burial installations in earth or concrete FPN to (4): Refer to 300.5 and 300.50 for underground installations.
353.12 Uses Not Permitted. HDPE conduit shall not be used under the following conditions: (1) Where exposed (2) Within a building (3) In hazardous (classified) locations, except as permitted in 504.20 (4) Where subject to ambient temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) unless listed otherwise (5) For conductors or cables operating at a temperature higher than the HDPE conduit listed operating temperature rating Exception: Conductors or cables rated at a temperature higher than the HDPE conduit listed temperature rating shall be permitted to be installed in HDPE conduit, provided they are not operated at a temperature higher than the HDPE conduit listed temperature rating. 353.20 Size. (A) Minimum. HDPE conduit smaller than metric designator 16 (trade size 1⁄2) shall not be used.
ARTICLE 353 High Density Polyethylene Conduit: Type HDPE Conduit
(B) Maximum. HDPE conduit larger than metric designator 103 (trade size 4) shall not be used.
I. General 353.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for high density polyethylene (HDPE) conduit and associated fittings.
FPN: The trade sizes and metric designators are for identification purposes only and do not relate to actual dimensions. See 300.1(C).
353.2 Definition.
353.22 Number of Conductors. The number of conductors shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Conduit. A nonmetallic raceway of circular cross section, with associated couplings, connectors, and fittings for the installation of electrical conductors.
Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. The number of cables shall not exceed the allowable percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9.
353.6 Listing Requirements. HDPE conduit and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation 353.10 Uses Permitted. The use of HDPE conduit shall be permitted under the following conditions: (1) In discrete lengths or in continuous lengths from a reel
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353.26 Bends — Number in One Run. There shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points, for example, conduit bodies and boxes. 353.28 Trimming. All cut ends shall be trimmed inside and outside to remove rough edges. 353.46 Bushings. Where a conduit enters a box, fitting, or other enclosure, a bushing or adapter shall be provided to protect the wire from abrasion unless the box, fitting, or enclosure design provides equivalent protection. FPN: See 300.4(F) for the protection of conductors 4 AWG and larger at bushings.
353.48 Joints. All joints between lengths of conduit, and between conduit and couplings, fittings, and boxes, shall be made by an approved method. 353.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made in accordance with 300.15. 353.60 Grounding. Where equipment grounding is required, a separate equipment grounding conductor shall be installed in the conduit. Exception No. 1: The equipment grounding conductor shall be permitted to be run separately from the conduit where used for grounding dc circuits as permitted in 250.134, Exception No. 2. Exception No. 2: The equipment grounding conductor shall not be required where the grounded conductor is used to ground equipment as permitted in 250.142. III. Construction Specifications 353.100 Construction. HDPE conduit shall be composed of high density polyethylene that is resistant to moisture and chemical atmospheres. The material shall be resistant to moisture and corrosive agents and shall be of sufficient strength to withstand abuse, such as by impact and crushing, in handling and during installation. Where intended for direct burial, without encasement in concrete, the material shall also be capable of withstanding continued loading that is likely to be encountered after installation. 353.120 Marking. Each length of HDPE shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3 m (10 ft) as required in 110.21. The type of material shall also be included in the marking.
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ARTICLE 354 Nonmetallic Underground Conduit with Conductors: Type NUCC I. General 354.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for nonmetallic underground conduit with conductors (NUCC). 354.2 Definition. Nonmetallic Underground Conduit with Conductors (NUCC). A factory assembly of conductors or cables inside a nonmetallic, smooth wall conduit with a circular cross section. 354.6 Listing Requirements. NUCC and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation 354.10 Uses Permitted. The use of NUCC and fittings shall be permitted in the following: (1) For direct burial underground installation (For minimum cover requirements, see Table 300.5 and Table 300.50 under Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit.) (2) Encased or embedded in concrete (3) In cinder fill (4) In underground locations subject to severe corrosive influences as covered in 300.6 and where subject to chemicals for which the assembly is specifically approved 354.12 Uses Not Permitted. NUCC shall not be used in the following: (1) In exposed locations (2) Inside buildings Exception: The conductor or the cable portion of the assembly, where suitable, shall be permitted to extend within the building for termination purposes in accordance with 300.3. (3) In hazardous (classified) locations except as permitted by 503.10(A), 504.20, 514.8, and 515.8, and in Class I, Division 2 locations as permitted in 501.10(B)(3) 354.20 Size. (A) Minimum. NUCC smaller than metric designator 16 (trade size 1⁄2) shall not be used. (B) Maximum. NUCC larger than metric designator 103 (trade size 4) shall not be used. FPN: See 300.1(C) for the metric designators and trade sizes. These are for identification purposes only and do not relate to actual dimensions.
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ARTICLE 356 — LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE NONMETALLIC CONDUIT: TYPE LFNC
354.22 Number of Conductors. The number of conductors or cables shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill in Table 1, Chapter 9. 354.24 Bends — How Made. Bends shall be manually made so that the conduit will not be damaged and the internal diameter of the conduit will not be effectively reduced. The radius of the curve of the centerline of such bends shall not be less than shown in Table 354.24.
Metric Designator 16 21 27 35 41 53 63 78 103
Trade Size 1
/2 /4
3
1 11⁄4 11⁄2 2 21⁄2 3 4
Minimum Bending Radius mm
in.
250 300 350 450 500 650 900 1200 1500
10 12 14 18 20 26 36 48 60
354.60 Grounding. Where equipment grounding is required, an assembly containing a separate equipment grounding conductor shall be used. III. Construction Specifications 354.100 Construction. (A) General. NUCC is an assembly that is provided in continuous lengths shipped in a coil, reel, or carton. (B) Nonmetallic Underground Conduit. The nonmetallic underground conduit shall be listed and composed of a material that is resistant to moisture and corrosive agents. It shall also be capable of being supplied on reels without damage or distortion and shall be of sufficient strength to withstand abuse, such as impact or crushing, in handling and during installation without damage to conduit or conductors.
Table 354.24 Minimum Bending Radius for Nonmetallic Underground Conduit with Conductors (NUCC)
Conduit Size
(C) Conductors and Cables. Conductors and cables used in NUCC shall be listed and shall comply with 310.8(C). Conductors of different systems shall be installed in accordance with 300.3(C). (D) Conductor Fill. The maximum number of conductors or cables in NUCC shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill in Table 1, Chapter 9.
354.26 Bends — Number in One Run. There shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between termination points. 354.28 Trimming. For termination, the conduit shall be trimmed away from the conductors or cables using an approved method that will not damage the conductor or cable insulation or jacket. All conduit ends shall be trimmed inside and out to remove rough edges. 354.46 Bushings. Where the NUCC enters a box, fitting, or other enclosure, a bushing or adapter shall be provided to protect the conductor or cable from abrasion unless the design of the box, fitting, or enclosure provides equivalent protection.
354.120 Marking. NUCC shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3.05 m (10 ft) as required by 110.21. The type of conduit material shall also be included in the marking. Identification of conductors or cables used in the assembly shall be provided on a tag attached to each end of the assembly or to the side of a reel. Enclosed conductors or cables shall be marked in accordance with 310.11.
ARTICLE 356 Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit: Type LFNC I. General
FPN: See 300.4(F) for the protection of conductors size 4 AWG or larger.
354.48 Joints. All joints between conduit, fittings, and boxes shall be made by an approved method. 354.50 Conductor Terminations. All terminations between the conductors or cables and equipment shall be made by an approved method for that type of conductor or cable. 354.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made in junction boxes or other enclosures.
356.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit (LFNC) and associated fittings. 356.2 Definition. Liquidtight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit (LFNC). A raceway of circular cross section of various types as follows: (1) A smooth seamless inner core and cover bonded together and having one or more reinforcement layers between the core and covers, designated as Type LFNC-A
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(2) A smooth inner surface with integral reinforcement within the conduit wall, designated as Type LFNC-B (3) A corrugated internal and external surface without integral reinforcement within the conduit wall, designated as LFNC-C LFNC is flame resistant and with fittings and is approved for the installation of electrical conductors. FPN: FNMC is an alternative designation for LFNC.
356.6 Listing Requirements. LFNC and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation 356.10 Uses Permitted. LFNC shall be permitted to be used in exposed or concealed locations for the following purposes: FPN: Extreme cold may cause some types of nonmetallic conduits to become brittle and therefore more susceptible to damage from physical contact.
(1) Where flexibility is required for installation, operation, or maintenance (2) Where protection of the contained conductors is required from vapors, liquids, or solids (3) For outdoor locations where listed and marked as suitable for the purpose (4) For direct burial where listed and marked for the purpose (5) Type LFNC-B shall be permitted to be installed in lengths longer than 1.8 m (6 ft) where secured in accordance with 356.30 (6) Type LFNC-B as a listed manufactured prewired assembly, metric designator 16 through 27 (trade size 1⁄2 through 1) conduit
356.20 Size. (A) Minimum. LFNC smaller than metric designator 16 (trade size 1⁄2) shall not be used unless permitted in 356.20(A)(1) through (A)(3) for metric designator 12 (trade size 3⁄8). (1) For enclosing the leads of motors as permitted in 430.245(B) (2) In lengths not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft ) as part of a listed assembly for tap connections to luminaires (lighting fixtures) as required in 410.67(C), or for utilization equipment (3) For electric sign conductors in accordance with 600.32(A) (B) Maximum. LFNC larger than metric designator 103 (trade size 4) shall not be used. FPN: See 300.1(C) for the metric designators and trade sizes. These are for identification purposes only and do not relate to actual dimensions.
356.22 Number of Conductors. The number of conductors shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. The number of cables shall not exceed the allowable percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. 356.24 Bends — How Made. Bends in conduit shall be so made that the conduit is not damaged and the internal diameter of the conduit is not effectively reduced. Bends shall be permitted to be made manually without auxiliary equipment. The radius of the curve to the centerline of any bend shall not be less than shown in Table 2, Chapter 9 using the column “Other Bends.” 356.26 Bends — Number in One Run. There shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points, for example, conduit bodies and boxes.
356.12 Uses Not Permitted. LFNC shall not be used as follows:
356.28 Trimming. All cut ends of conduit shall be trimmed inside and outside to remove rough edges.
(1) Where subject to physical damage (2) Where any combination of ambient and conductor temperatures is in excess of that for which the LFNC is approved (3) In lengths longer than 1.8 m (6 ft), except as permitted by 356.10(5) or where a longer length is approved as essential for a required degree of flexibility (4) Where the operating voltage of the contained conductors is in excess of 600 volts, nominal, except as permitted in 600.32(A) (5) In any hazardous (classified) location other than as permitted in 501.10(B), 502.10(A) and (B), 503.10(A), and 504.20
356.30 Securing and Supporting. Type LFNC-B shall be securely fastened and supported in accordance with one of the following: (1) Where installed in lengths exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft), the conduit shall be securely fastened at intervals not exceeding 900 mm (3 ft) and within 300 mm (12 in.) on each side of every outlet box, junction box, cabinet, or fitting. (2) Securing or supporting of the conduit shall not be required where it is fished, installed in lengths not exceeding 900 mm (3 ft) at terminals where flexibility is required, or installed in lengths not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) from a luminaire (fixture) terminal connection for tap conductors to luminaires (lighting fixtures) permitted in 410.67(C).
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ARTICLE 358 — ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING: TYPE EMT
358.12
(3) Horizontal runs of LFNC supported by openings through framing members at intervals not exceeding 900 mm (3 ft) and securely fastened within 300 mm (12 in.) of termination points shall be permitted. (4) Securing or supporting of LFNC-B shall not be required where installed in lengths not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) from the last point where the raceway is securely fastened for connections within an accessible ceiling to luminaire(s) [lighting fixture(s)] or other equipment.
358.2 Definition.
356.42 Couplings and Connectors. Only fittings listed for use with LFNC shall be used. Angle connectors shall not be used for concealed raceway installations. Straight LFNC fittings are permitted for direct burial or encasement in concrete.
358.6 Listing Requirements. EMT, factory elbows, and associated fittings shall be listed.
356.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made in accordance with 300.15. 356.60 Grounding and Bonding. Where used to connect equipment where flexibility is required, an equipment grounding conductor shall be installed. Where required or installed, equipment grounding conductors shall be installed in accordance with 250.134(B). Where required or installed, equipment bonding jumpers shall be installed in accordance with 250.102.
Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT). An unthreaded thinwall raceway of circular cross section designed for the physical protection and routing of conductors and cables and for use as an equipment grounding conductor when installed utilizing appropriate fittings. EMT is generally made of steel (ferrous) with protective coatings or aluminum (nonferrous).
II. Installation 358.10 Uses Permitted. (A) Exposed and Concealed. The use of EMT shall be permitted for both exposed and concealed work. (B) Corrosion Protection. Ferrous or nonferrous EMT, elbows, couplings, and fittings shall be permitted to be installed in concrete, in direct contact with the earth, or in areas subject to severe corrosive influences where protected by corrosion protection and judged suitable for the condition. (C) Wet Locations. All supports, bolts, straps, screws, and so forth shall be of corrosion-resistant materials or protected against corrosion by corrosion-resistant materials.
III. Construction Specifications 356.100 Construction. LFNC-B as a prewired manufactured assembly shall be provided in continuous lengths capable of being shipped in a coil, reel, or carton without damage.
FPN: See 300.6 for protection against corrosion.
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358.12 Uses Not Permitted. EMT shall not be used under the following conditions: (1) Where, during installation or afterward, it will be subject to severe physical damage (2) Where protected from corrosion solely by enamel (3) In cinder concrete or cinder fill where subject to permanent moisture unless protected on all sides by a layer of noncinder concrete at least 50 mm (2 in.) thick or unless the tubing is at least 450 mm (18 in.) under the fill (4) In any hazardous (classified) location except as permitted by 502.10, 503.10, and 504.20 (5) For the support of luminaires (fixtures) or other equipment except conduit bodies no larger than the largest trade size of the tubing (6) Where practicable, dissimilar metals in contact anywhere in the system shall be avoided to eliminate the possibility of galvanic action
358.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for electrical metallic tubing (EMT) and associated fittings.
Exception: Aluminum fittings and enclosures shall be permitted to be used with steel EMT where not subject to severe corrosive influences.
356.120 Marking. LFNC shall be marked at least every 600 mm (2 ft) in accordance with 110.21. The marking shall include a type designation in accordance with 356.2 and the trade size. Conduit that is intended for outdoor use or direct burial shall be marked. The type, size, and quantity of conductors used in prewired manufactured assemblies shall be identified by means of a printed tag or label attached to each end of the manufactured assembly and either the carton, coil, or reel. The enclosed conductors shall be marked in accordance with 310.11.
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358.20 Size. (A) Minimum. EMT smaller than metric designator 16 (trade size 1⁄2) shall not be used. Exception: For enclosing the leads of motors as permitted in 430.245(B). (B) Maximum. The maximum size of EMT shall be metric designator 103 (trade size 4). FPN: See 300.1(C) for the metric designators and trade sizes. These are for identification purposes only and do not relate to actual dimensions.
358.22 Number of Conductors. The number of conductors shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. The number of cables shall not exceed the allowable percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. 358.24 Bends — How Made. Bends shall be made so that the tubing is not damaged and the internal diameter of the tubing is not effectively reduced. The radius of the curve of any field bend to the centerline of the tubing shall not be less than shown in Table 2, Chapter 9 for one-shot and full shoe benders. 358.26 Bends — Number in One Run. There shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points, for example, conduit bodies and boxes. 358.28 Reaming and Threading.
Exception No. 2: For concealed work in finished buildings or prefinished wall panels where such securing is impracticable, unbroken lengths (without coupling) of EMT shall be permitted to be fished. (B) Supports. Horizontal runs of EMT supported by openings through framing members at intervals not greater than 3 m (10 ft) and securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of termination points shall be permitted. 358.42 Couplings and Connectors. Couplings and connectors used with EMT shall be made up tight. Where buried in masonry or concrete, they shall be concretetight type. Where installed in wet locations, they shall comply with 314.15(A). 358.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made in accordance with 300.15. 358.60 Grounding. EMT shall be permitted as an equipment grounding conductor. III. Construction Specifications 358.100 Construction. Factory-threaded integral couplings shall be permitted. Where EMT with a threaded integral coupling is used, threads for both the tubing and coupling shall be factory-made. The coupling and EMT threads shall be designed so as to prevent bending of the tubing at any part of the thread. 358.120 Marking. EMT shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3 m (10 ft) as required in the first sentence of 110.21.
(A) Reaming. All cut ends of EMT shall be reamed or otherwise finished to remove rough edges. (B) Threading. EMT shall not be threaded.
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Exception: EMT with factory threaded integral couplings complying with 358.100. 358.30 Securing and Supporting. EMT shall be installed as a complete system in accordance with 300.18 and shall be securely fastened in place and supported in accordance with 358.30(A) and (B). (A) Securely Fastened. EMT shall be securely fastened in place at least every 3 m (10 ft). In addition, each EMT run between termination points shall be securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other tubing termination. Exception No. 1: Fastening of unbroken lengths shall be permitted to be increased to a distance of 1.5 m (5 ft) where structural members do not readily permit fastening within 900 mm (3 ft).
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II. Installation 360.10 Uses Permitted. FMT shall be permitted to be used for branch circuits as follows: (1) (2) (3) (4)
(B) FMT — Metric Designator 12 (Trade Size 3⁄8). The number of conductors in metric designator 12 (trade size 3⁄8) shall not exceed that permitted in Table 348.22. 360.24 Bends.
In dry locations Where concealed In accessible locations For system voltages of 1000 volts maximum
(A) Infrequent Flexing Use. Where FMT may be infrequently flexed in service after installation, the radii of bends measured to the inside of the bend shall not be less than specified in Table 360.24(A).
360.12 Uses Not Permitted. FMT shall not be used as follows: (1) In hoistways (2) In storage battery rooms (3) In hazardous (classified) locations unless otherwise permitted under other articles in this Code (4) Under ground for direct earth burial, or embedded in poured concrete or aggregate (5) Where subject to physical damage (6) In lengths over 1.8 m (6 ft) 360.20 Size. (A) Minimum. FMT smaller than metric designator 16 (trade size 1⁄2) shall not be used. Exception No. 1: FMT of metric designator 12 (trade size 3⁄8) shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with 300.22(B) and (C). Exception No. 2: FMT of metric designator 12 (trade size 3⁄8) shall be permitted in lengths not in excess of 1.8 m (6 ft) as part of an approved assembly or for luminaires (lighting fixtures). See 410.67(C). (B) Maximum. The maximum size of FMT shall be metric designator 21 (trade size 3⁄4). FPN: See 300.1(C) for the metric designators and trade sizes. These are for identification purposes only and do not relate to actual dimensions.
Table 360.24(A) Minimum Radii for Flexing Use Minimum Radii for Flexing Use Metric Designator 12 16 21
Trade Size
mm
in.
⁄ ⁄ 3⁄4
25.4 317.5 444.5
10 121⁄2 171⁄2
38 12
(B) Fixed Bends. Where FMT is bent for installation purposes and is not flexed or bent as required by use after installation, the radii of bends measured to the inside of the bend shall not be less than specified in Table 360.24(B). Table 360.24(B) Minimum Radii for Fixed Bends Minimum Radii for Fixed Bends Metric Designator 12 16 21
Trade Size
mm
in.
⁄ ⁄ 3⁄4
88.9 101.6 127.0
31⁄2 4 5
38 12
360.40 Boxes and Fittings. Fittings shall effectively close any openings in the connection. 360.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made in accordance with 300.15.
360.22 Number of Conductors. (A) FMT — Metric Designators 16 and 21 (Trade Sizes 1⁄2 and 3⁄4). The number of conductors in metric designators 16 (trade size 1⁄2) and 21 (trade size 3⁄4) shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. The number of cables shall not exceed the allowable percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9.
360.60 Grounding. FMT shall be permitted as an equipment grounding conductor where installed in accordance with 250.118(7). III. Construction Specifications 360.120 Marking. FMT shall be marked according to 110.21.
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ARTICLE 362 — ELECTRICAL NONMETALLIC TUBING: TYPE ENT
ARTICLE 362 Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing: Type ENT I. General 362.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for electrical nonmetallic tubing (ENT) and associated fittings. 362.2 Definition. Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing (ENT). A nonmetallic pliable corrugated raceway of circular cross section with integral or associated couplings, connectors, and fittings for the installation of electric conductors. ENT is composed of a material that is resistant to moisture and chemical atmospheres and is flame retardant. A pliable raceway is a raceway that can be bent by hand with a reasonable force but without other assistance. 362.6 Listing Requirements. ENT and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation
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362.10 Uses Permitted. For the purpose of this article, the first floor of a building shall be that floor that has 50 percent or more of the exterior wall surface area level with or above finished grade. One additional level that is the first level and not designed for human habitation and used only for vehicle parking, storage, or similar use shall be permitted. The use of ENT and fittings shall be permitted in the following: (1) In any building not exceeding three floors above grade as follows: a. For exposed work, where not prohibited by 362.12 b. Concealed within walls, floors, and ceilings (2) In any building exceeding three floors above grade, ENT shall be concealed within walls, floors, and ceilings where the walls, floors, and ceilings provide a thermal barrier of material that has at least a 15-minute finish rating as identified in listings of fire-rated assemblies. The 15-minute-finish-rated thermal barrier shall be permitted to be used for combustible or noncombustible walls, floors, and ceilings. Exception to (2): Where a fire sprinkler system(s) is installed in accordance with NFPA 13-2002, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, on all floors, ENT shall be permitted to be used within walls, floors, and ceilings, exposed or concealed, in buildings exceeding three floors above grade.
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FPN: A finish rating is established for assemblies containing combustible (wood) supports. The finish rating is defined as the time at which the wood stud or wood joist reaches an average temperature rise of 121°C (250°F) or an individual temperature of 163°C (325°F) as measured on the plane of the wood nearest the fire. A finish rating is not intended to represent a rating for a membrane ceiling.
(3) In locations subject to severe corrosive influences as covered in 300.6 and where subject to chemicals for which the materials are specifically approved. (4) In concealed, dry, and damp locations not prohibited by 362.12. (5) Above suspended ceilings where the suspended ceilings provide a thermal barrier of material that has at least a 15-minute finish rating as identified in listings of fire-rated assemblies, except as permitted in 362.10(1)(a). Exception to (5): ENT shall be permitted to be used above suspended ceilings in buildings exceeding three floors above grade where the building is protected throughout by a fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13-2002, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. (6) Encased in poured concrete, or embedded in a concrete slab on grade where ENT is placed on sand or approved screenings, provided fittings identified for this purpose are used for connections. (7) For wet locations indoors as permitted in this section or in a concrete slab on or below grade, with fittings listed for the purpose. (8) Metric designator 16 through 27 (trade size 1⁄2 through 1) as listed manufactured prewired assembly. FPN: Extreme cold may cause some types of nonmetallic conduits to become brittle and therefore more susceptible to damage from physical contact.
362.12 Uses Not Permitted. ENT shall not be used in the following: (1) In hazardous (classified) locations, except as permitted by 504.20 and 505.15(A)(1) (2) For the support of luminaires (fixtures) and other equipment (3) Where subject to ambient temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) unless listed otherwise (4) For conductors or cables operating at a temperature higher than the ENT listed temperature rating Exception to (4): Conductors or cables rated at a temperature higher than the ENT listed temperature rating shall be permitted to be installed in ENT, provided they are not operated at a temperature higher than the ENT listed temperature rating. (5) For direct earth burial (6) Where the voltage is over 600 volts
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(7) In exposed locations, except as permitted by 362.10(1), 362.10(5), and 362.10(7) (8) In theaters and similar locations, except as provided in 518.4 and 520.5 (9) Where exposed to the direct rays of the sun, unless identified as sunlight resistant (10) Where subject to physical damage 362.20 Size. (A) Minimum. ENT smaller than metric designator 16 (trade size 1⁄2) shall not be used. (B) Maximum. ENT larger than metric designator 53 (trade size 2) shall not be used. FPN: See 300.1(C) for the metric designators and trade sizes. These are for identification purposes only and do not relate to actual dimensions.
Exception No. 2: Lengths not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) from the last point where the raceway is securely fastened for connections within an accessible ceiling to luminaire(s) [lighting fixture(s)] or other equipment. (B) Supports. Horizontal runs of ENT supported by openings in framing members at intervals not exceeding 900 mm (3 ft) and securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of termination points shall be permitted. 362.46 Bushings. Where a tubing enters a box, fitting, or other enclosure, a bushing or adapter shall be provided to protect the wire from abrasion unless the box, fitting, or enclosure design provides equivalent protection. FPN: See 300.4(F) for the protection of conductors size 4 AWG or larger.
362.22 Number of Conductors. The number of conductors shall not exceed that permitted by the percentage fill in Table 1, Chapter 9. Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. The number of cables shall not exceed the allowable percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. 362.24 Bends — How Made. Bends shall be so made that the tubing will not be damaged and the internal diameter of the tubing will not be effectively reduced. Bends shall be permitted to be made manually without auxiliary equipment, and the radius of the curve to the centerline of such bends shall not be less than shown in Table 2, Chapter 9 using the column “Other Bends.” 362.26 Bends — Number in One Run. There shall not be more than the equivalent of four quarter bends (360 degrees total) between pull points, for example, conduit bodies and boxes. 362.28 Trimming. All cut ends shall be trimmed inside and outside to remove rough edges. 362.30 Securing and Supporting. ENT shall be installed as a complete system in accordance with 300.18 and shall be securely fastened in place and supported in accordance with 362.30(A) and (B). (A) Securely Fastened. ENT shall be securely fastened at intervals not exceeding 900 mm (3 ft). In addition, ENT shall be securely fastened in place within 900 mm (3 ft) of each outlet box, device box, junction box, cabinet, or fitting where it terminates. Exception No. 1: Lengths not exceeding a distance of 1.8 m (6 ft) from a luminaire (fixture) terminal connection for tap connections to lighting luminaires (fixtures) shall be permitted without being secured.
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362.48 Joints. All joints between lengths of tubing and between tubing and couplings, fittings, and boxes shall be by an approved method. 362.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made only in accordance with 300.15. FPN: See Article 314 for rules on the installation and use of boxes and conduit bodies.
362.60 Grounding. Where equipment grounding is required, a separate equipment grounding conductor shall be installed in the raceway. III. Construction Specifications 362.100 Construction. ENT shall be made of material that does not exceed the ignitibility, flammability, smoke generation, and toxicity characteristics of rigid (nonplasticized) polyvinyl chloride. ENT, as a prewired manufactured assembly, shall be provided in continuous lengths capable of being shipped in a coil, reel, or carton without damage. 362.120 Marking. ENT shall be clearly and durably marked at least every 3 m (10 ft) as required in the first sentence of 110.21. The type of material shall also be included in the marking. Marking for limited smoke shall be permitted on the tubing that has limited smoke-producing characteristics. The type, size, and quantity of conductors used in prewired manufactured assemblies shall be identified by means of a printed tag or label attached to each end of the manufactured assembly and either the carton, coil, or reel. The enclosed conductors shall be marked in accordance with 310.11.
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ARTICLE 366 — AUXILIARY GUTTERS
ARTICLE 366 Auxiliary Gutters I. General 366.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction requirements of metal auxiliary gutters and nonmetallic auxiliary gutters and associated fittings. 366.2 Definitions. Metallic Auxiliary Gutters. Sheet metal enclosures with hinged or removable covers for housing and protecting electric wires, cable, and busbars in which conductors are laid in place after the wireway has been installed as a complete system.
(1) Outdoors. Nonmetallic auxiliary gutters shall be permitted to be installed outdoors where listed and marked as suitable for the purpose. FPN: Extreme cold may cause nonmetallic auxiliary gutter to become brittle and therefore more susceptible to damage from physical contact.
(2) Indoors. Nonmetallic auxiliary gutters shall be permitted to be installed indoors. 366.12 Uses Not Permitted. Auxiliary gutters shall not be used under the following conditions: (1) To enclose switches, overcurrent devices, appliances, or other similar equipment. (2) To extend a greater distance than 9 m (30 ft) beyond the equipment that it supplements. Exception: As permitted in 620.35 for elevators, an auxiliary gutter shall be permitted to extend a distance greater than 9 m (30 ft) beyond the equipment it supplements.
366.6 Listing Requirements.
366.22 Number of Conductors.
(A) Outdoors. Nonmetallic auxiliary gutters installed outdoors shall comply with the following: (1) Be listed as suitable for exposure to sunlight (2) Be listed as suitable for use in wet locations (3) Be listed for maximum ambient temperature of the installation
(A) Sheet Metal Auxiliary Gutters. The sum of the crosssectional areas of all contained conductors at any cross section of a sheet metal auxiliary gutter shall not exceed 20 percent of the interior cross-sectional area of the sheet metal auxiliary gutter. The derating factors in 310.15(B)(2)(a) shall be applied only where the number of current-carrying conductors, including neutral conductors classified as current-carrying under the provisions of 310.15(B)(4), exceeds 30. Conductors for signaling circuits or controller conductors between a motor and its starter and used only for starting duty shall not be considered as current-carrying conductors.
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Nonmetallic Auxiliary Gutters. Flame retardant, nonmetallic enclosures with removable covers for housing and protecting electric wires, cable, and busbars in which conductors are laid in place after the wireway has been installed as a complete system.
(B) Indoors. Nonmetallic auxiliary gutters installed indoors shall be listed for the maximum ambient temperature of the installation. II. Installation
FPN: For wireways, see Articles 376 and 378. For busways, see Article 368.
366.10 Uses Permitted. Auxiliary gutters shall be permitted to supplement wiring spaces at meter centers, distribution centers, switchboards, and similar points of wiring systems and may enclose conductors or busbars.
(B) Nonmetallic Auxiliary Gutters. The sum of crosssectional areas of all contained conductors at any cross section of the nonmetallic auxiliary gutter shall not exceed 20 percent of the interior cross-sectional area of the nonmetallic auxiliary gutter.
(A) Sheet Metal Auxiliary Gutters.
366.23 Ampacity of Conductors.
(1) Indoor and Outdoor Use. Sheet metal auxiliary gutters shall be permitted for indoor and outdoor use.
(A) Sheet Metal Auxiliary Gutters. Where the number of current-carrying conductors contained in the sheet metal auxiliary gutter is 30 or less, the correction factors specified in 310.15(B)(2)(a) shall not apply. The current carried continuously in bare copper bars in sheet metal auxiliary gutters shall not exceed 1.55 amperes/mm2 (1000 amperes/in.2) of cross section of the conductor. For aluminum bars, the current carried continuously shall not exceed 1.09 amperes/mm2 (700 amperes/in.2) of cross section of the conductor.
(2) Wet Locations. Sheet metal auxiliary gutters installed in wet locations shall be suitable for such locations. (B) Nonmetallic Auxiliary Gutters. Nonmetallic auxiliary gutters shall be listed for the maximum ambient temperature of the installation and marked for the installed conductor insulation temperature rating.
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(B) Nonmetallic Auxiliary Gutters. The derating factors specified in 310.15(B)(2)(a) shall be applicable to the currentcarrying conductors in the nonmetallic auxiliary gutter.
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than that required in 314.28(A)(1) for straight pulls and 314.28(A)(2) for angle pulls.
366.30 Securing and Supporting.
366.60 Grounding. Metal auxiliary gutters shall be grounded.
(A) Sheet Metal Auxiliary Gutters. Sheet metal auxiliary gutters shall be supported throughout their entire length at intervals not exceeding 1.5 m (5 ft).
III. Construction Specifications 366.100 Construction.
(B) Nonmetallic Auxiliary Gutters. Nonmetallic auxiliary gutters shall be supported at intervals not to exceed 900 mm (3 ft) and at each end or joint, unless listed for other support intervals. In no case shall the distance between supports exceed 3 m (10 ft). 366.44 Expansion Fittings. Expansion fittings shall be installed where expected length change, due to expansion and contraction due to temperature change, is more than 6 mm (0.25 in.). 366.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall comply with 366.56(A) through (D). (A) Within Gutters. Splices or taps shall be permitted within gutters where they are accessible by means of removable covers or doors. The conductors, including splices and taps, shall not fill the gutter to more than 75 percent of its area. (B) Bare Conductors. Taps from bare conductors shall leave the gutter opposite their terminal connections, and conductors shall not be brought in contact with uninsulated current-carrying parts of different potential. (C) Suitably Identified. All taps shall be suitably identified at the gutter as to the circuit or equipment that they supply. (D) Overcurrent Protection. Tap connections from conductors in auxiliary gutters shall be provided with overcurrent protection as required in 240.21. 366.58 Insulated Conductors. (A) Deflected Insulated Conductors. Where insulated conductors are deflected within an auxiliary gutter, either at the ends or where conduits, fittings, or other raceways or cables enter or leave the gutter, or where the direction of the gutter is deflected greater than 30 degrees, dimensions corresponding to one wire per terminal in Table 312.6(A) shall apply. (B) Auxiliary Gutters Used as Pullboxes. Where insulated conductors 4 AWG or larger are pulled through an auxiliary gutter, the distance between raceway and cable entries enclosing the same conductor shall not be less
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(A) Electrical and Mechanical Continuity. Gutters shall be constructed and installed so that adequate electrical and mechanical continuity of the complete system is secured. (B) Substantial Construction. Gutters shall be of substantial construction and shall provide a complete enclosure for the contained conductors. All surfaces, both interior and exterior, shall be suitably protected from corrosion. Corner joints shall be made tight, and where the assembly is held together by rivets, bolts, or screws, such fasteners shall be spaced not more than 300 mm (12 in.) apart. (C) Smooth Rounded Edges. Suitable bushings, shields, or fittings having smooth, rounded edges shall be provided where conductors pass between gutters, through partitions, around bends, between gutters and cabinets or junction boxes, and at other locations where necessary to prevent abrasion of the insulation of the conductors. (D) Covers. Covers shall be securely fastened to the gutter. (E) Clearance of Bare Live Parts. Bare conductors shall be securely and rigidly supported so that the minimum clearance between bare current-carrying metal parts of different potential mounted on the same surface will not be less than 50 mm (2 in.), nor less than 25 mm (1 in.) for parts that are held free in the air. A clearance not less than 25 mm (1 in.) shall be secured between bare currentcarrying metal parts and any metal surface. Adequate provisions shall be made for the expansion and contraction of busbars. 366.120 Marking. (A) Outdoors. Nonmetallic auxiliary gutters installed outdoors shall have the following markings: (1) Suitable for exposure to sunlight (2) Suitable for use in wet locations (3) Installed conductor insulation temperature rating (B) Indoors. Nonmetallic auxiliary gutters installed indoors shall have the following markings: (1) Installed conductor insulation temperature rating
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ARTICLE 368 — BUSWAYS
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ARTICLE 368 Busways
I. General Requirements 368.1 Scope. This article covers service-entrance, feeder, and branch-circuit busways and associated fittings. 368.2 Definition. Busway. A grounded metal enclosure containing factorymounted, bare or insulated conductors, which are usually copper or aluminum bars, rods, or tubes.
(b) In other than industrial establishments, where a vertical riser penetrates two or more dry floors, a minimum 100-mm (4-in.) high curb shall be installed around all floor openings for riser busways to prevent liquids from entering the opening. The curb shall be installed within 300 mm (12 in.) of the floor opening. Electrical equipment shall be located so that it will not be damaged by liquids that are retained by the curb. FPN: See 300.21 for information concerning the spread of fire or products of combustion.
368.12 Uses Not Permitted. (A) Physical Damage. Busways shall not be installed where subject to severe physical damage or corrosive vapors.
FPN: For cablebus, refer to Article 370.
(B) Hoistways. Busways shall not be installed in hoistways. II. Installation 368.10 Uses Permitted. Busways shall be permitted to be installed where they are located in accordance with 368.10(A) through (C).
(C) Hazardous Locations. Busways shall not be installed in any hazardous (classified) location, unless specifically approved for such use. FPN: See 501.10(B).
(A) Exposed. Busways shall be permitted to be located in the open where visible, except as permitted in 368.10(C).
(D) Wet Locations. Busways shall not be installed outdoors or in wet or damp locations unless identified for such use.
(B) Concealed. Busways shall be permitted to be installed behind access panels, provided the busways are totally enclosed, of nonventilating-type construction, and installed so that the joints between sections and at fittings are accessible for maintenance purposes. Where installed behind access panels, means of access shall be provided, and either of the following conditions shall be met: (1) The space behind the access panels shall not be used for air-handling purposes. (2) Where the space behind the access panels is used for environmental air, other than ducts and plenums, there shall be no provisions for plug-in connections, and the conductors shall be insulated.
(E) Working Platform. Lighting busway and trolley busway shall not be installed less than 2.5 m (8 ft) above the floor or working platform unless provided with a cover identified for the purpose.
(C) Through Walls and Floors. Busways shall be permitted to be installed through walls or floors in accordance with (C)(1) and (C)(2). (1) Walls. Unbroken lengths of busway shall be permitted to be extended through dry walls. (2) Floors. Floor penetrations shall comply with (a) and (b): (a) Busways shall be permitted to be extended vertically through dry floors if totally enclosed (unventilated) where passing through and for a minimum distance of 1.8 m (6 ft) above the floor to provide adequate protection from physical damage.
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368.17 Overcurrent Protection. Overcurrent protection shall be provided in accordance with 368.17(A) through (D). (A) Rating of Overcurrent Protection — Feeders. A busway shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with the allowable current rating of the busway. Exception No. 1: The applicable provisions of 240.4 shall be permitted. Exception No. 2: Where used as transformer secondary ties, the provisions of 450.6(A)(3) shall be permitted. (B) Reduction in Ampacity Size of Busway. Overcurrent protection shall be required where busways are reduced in ampacity. Exception: For industrial establishments only, omission of overcurrent protection shall be permitted at points where busways are reduced in ampacity, provided that the length of the busway having the smaller ampacity does not exceed 15 m (50 ft) and has an ampacity at least equal to one-third the rating or setting of the overcurrent device next back on the line, and provided that such busway is free from contact with combustible material.
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(C) Feeder or Branch Circuits. Where a busway is used as a feeder, devices or plug-in connections for tapping off feeder or branch circuits from the busway shall contain the overcurrent devices required for the protection of the feeder or branch circuits. The plug-in device shall consist of an externally operable circuit breaker or an externally operable fusible switch. Where such devices are mounted out of reach and contain disconnecting means, suitable means such as ropes, chains, or sticks shall be provided for operating the disconnecting means from the floor.
Where a separate equipment grounding conductor is used, connection of the equipment grounding conductor to the busway shall comply with 250.8 and 250.12.
Exception No. 1: As permitted in 240.21.
(1) The cord or cable shall be attached to the building by an approved means. (2) The length of the cord or cable from a busway plug-in device to a suitable tension take-up support device shall not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft). (3) The cord and cable shall be installed as a vertical riser from the tension take-up support device to the equipment served. (4) Strain relief cable grips shall be provided for the cord or cable at the busway plug-in device and equipment terminations.
Exception No. 2: For fixed or semifixed luminaires (lighting fixtures), where the branch-circuit overcurrent device is part of the luminaire (fixture) cord plug on cord-connected luminaires (fixtures). Exception No. 3: Where luminaires (fixtures) without cords are plugged directly into the busway and the overcurrent device is mounted on the luminaire (fixture). (D) Rating of Overcurrent Protection — Branch Circuits. A busway used as a branch circuit shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with 210.20. 368.30 Support. Busways shall be securely supported at intervals not exceeding 1.5 m (5 ft) unless otherwise designed and marked. 368.56 Branches from Busways. Branches from busways shall be permitted to be made in accordance with 368.56(A), (B), and (C). (A) General. Branches from busways shall be permitted to use any of the following wiring methods: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15)
Type AC armored cable Type MC metal-clad cable Type MI mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable Type IMC intermediate metal conduit Type RMC rigid metal conduit Type FMC flexible metal conduit Type LFMC liquidtight flexible metal conduit Type RNC rigid nonmetallic conduit Type LFNC liquidtight flexible nonmetal conduit Type EMT electrical metallic tubing Type ENT electrical nonmetallic tubing Busways Strut-type channel raceway Surface metal raceways Surface nonmetallic raceways
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(B) Cord and Cable Assemblies. Suitable cord and cable assemblies approved for extra-hard usage or hard usage, and listed bus drop cable shall be permitted as branches from busways for the connection of portable equipment or the connection of stationary equipment to facilitate their interchange in accordance with 400.7 and 400.8 and the following conditions:
Exception to (B)(2): In industrial establishments only, where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, lengths exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) shall be permitted between the busway plug-in device and the tension take-up support device where the cord or cable is supported at intervals not exceeding 2.5 m (8 ft). (C) Branches from Trolley-Type Busways. Suitable cord and cable assemblies approved for extra-hard usage or hard usage and listed bus drop cable shall be permitted as branches from trolley-type busways for the connection of movable equipment in accordance with 400.7 and 400.8. 368.58 Dead Ends. A dead end of a busway shall be closed. 368.60 Grounding. Busway shall be grounded. III. Construction 368.120 Marking. Busways shall be marked with the voltage and current rating for which they are designed, and with the manufacturer’s name or trademark in such a manner as to be visible after installation. IV. Requirements for Over 600 Volts, Nominal 368.214 Adjacent and Supporting Structures. Metalenclosed busways shall be installed so that temperature rise from induced circulating currents in any adjacent metallic parts will not be hazardous to personnel or constitute a fire hazard.
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ARTICLE 370 — CABLEBUS
368.234 Barriers and Seals. (A) Vapor Seals. Busway runs that have sections located both inside and outside of buildings shall have a vapor seal at the building wall to prevent interchange of air between indoor and outdoor sections. Exception: Vapor seals shall not be required in forcedcooled bus. (B) Fire Barriers. Fire barriers shall be provided where fire walls, floors, or ceilings are penetrated. FPN: See 300.21 for information concerning the spread of fire or products of combustion.
368.236 Drain Facilities. Drain plugs, filter drains, or similar methods shall be provided to remove condensed moisture from low points in busway run. 368.237 Ventilated Bus Enclosures. Ventilated busway enclosures shall be installed in accordance with Article 110, Part III, and 490.24. 368.238 Terminations and Connections. Where bus enclosures terminate at machines cooled by flammable gas, seal-off bushings, baffles, or other means shall be provided to prevent accumulation of flammable gas in the busway enclosures. All conductor termination and connection hardware shall be accessible for installation, connection, and maintenance. 368.239 Switches. Switching devices or disconnecting links provided in the busway run shall have the same momentary rating as the busway. Disconnecting links shall be plainly marked to be removable only when bus is deenergized. Switching devices that are not load-break shall be interlocked to prevent operation under load, and disconnecting link enclosures shall be interlocked to prevent access to energized parts. 368.240 Wiring 600 Volts or Less, Nominal. Secondary control devices and wiring that are provided as part of the metal-enclosed bus run shall be insulated by fire-retardant barriers from all primary circuit elements with the exception of short lengths of wire, such as at instrument transformer terminals. 368.244 Expansion Fittings. Flexible or expansion connections shall be provided in long, straight runs of bus to allow for temperature expansion or contraction, or where the busway run crosses building vibration insulation joints. 368.258 Neutral. Neutral bus, where required, shall be sized to carry all neutral load current, including harmonic currents, and shall have adequate momentary and shortcircuit rating consistent with system requirements.
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368.260 Grounding. Metal-enclosed busway shall be grounded. 368.320 Marking. Each busway run shall be provided with a permanent nameplate on which the following information shall be provided: (1) Rated voltage. (2) Rated continuous current; if bus is forced-cooled, both the normal forced-cooled rating and the self-cooled (not forced-cooled) rating for the same temperature rise shall be given. (3) Rated frequency. (4) Rated impulse withstand voltage. (5) Rated 60-Hz withstand voltage (dry). (6) Rated momentary current. (7) Manufacturer’s name or trademark. FPN: See ANSI C37.23-1987 (R1991), Guide for MetalEnclosed Bus and Calculating Losses in Isolated-Phase Bus, for construction and testing requirements for metalenclosed buses.
ARTICLE 370 Cablebus 370.1 Scope. This article covers the use and installation requirements of cablebus and associated fittings. 370.2 Definition. Cablebus. An assembly of insulated conductors with fittings and conductor terminations in a completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing. Cablebus is ordinarily assembled at the point of installation from the components furnished or specified by the manufacturer in accordance with instructions for the specific job. This assembly is designed to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current. 370.3 Use. Approved cablebus shall be permitted at any voltage or current for which spaced conductors are rated and shall be installed only for exposed work, except as permitted in 370.6. Cablebus installed outdoors or in corrosive, wet, or damp locations shall be identified for such use. Cablebus shall not be installed in hoistways or hazardous (classified) locations unless specifically approved for such use. Cablebus shall be permitted to be used for branch circuits, feeders, and services.
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ARTICLE 372 — CELLULAR CONCRETE FLOOR RACEWAYS
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(D) Through Floors and Platforms in Wet Locations. Except where firestops are required, cablebus shall be permitted to extend vertically through floors and platforms in wet locations where (1) there are curbs or other suitable means to prevent waterflow through the floor or platform opening, and (2) where the cablebus is totally enclosed at the point where it passes through the floor or platform and for a distance of 1.8 m (6 ft) above the floor or platform.
Cablebus framework, where bonded, shall be permitted to be used as the equipment grounding conductor for branch circuits and feeders. 370.4 Conductors. (A) Types of Conductors. The current-carrying conductors in cablebus shall have an insulation rating of 75°C (167°F) or higher and be an approved type suitable for the application.
370.7 Fittings. A cablebus system shall include approved fittings for the following:
(B) Ampacity of Conductors. The ampacity of conductors in cablebus shall be in accordance with Table 310.17 and Table 310.19, or with Table 310.69 and Table 310.70 for installations over 600 volts.
(1) Changes in horizontal or vertical direction of the run (2) Dead ends (3) Terminations in or on connected apparatus or equipment or the enclosures for such equipment (4) Additional physical protection where required, such as guards where subject to severe physical damage
(C) Size and Number of Conductors. The size and number of conductors shall be that for which the cablebus is designed, and in no case smaller than 1/0 AWG.
370.8 Conductor Terminations. Approved terminating means shall be used for connections to cablebus conductors.
(D) Conductor Supports. The insulated conductors shall be supported on blocks or other mounting means designed for the purpose. The individual conductors in a cablebus shall be supported at intervals not greater than 900 mm (3 ft) for horizontal runs and 450 mm (11⁄2 ft) for vertical runs. Vertical and horizontal spacing between supported conductors shall not be less than one conductor diameter at the points of support.
370.9 Grounding. A cablebus installation shall be grounded and bonded in accordance with Article 250, excluding 250.86, Exception No. 2. 370.10 Marking. Each section of cablebus shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name or trade designation and the maximum diameter, number, voltage rating, and ampacity of the conductors to be installed. Markings shall be located so as to be visible after installation.
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ARTICLE 372 Cellular Concrete Floor Raceways
370.6 Support and Extension Through Walls and Floors. (A) Support. Cablebus shall be securely supported at intervals not exceeding 3.7 m (12 ft).
372.1 Scope. This article covers cellular concrete floor raceways, the hollow spaces in floors constructed of precast cellular concrete slabs, together with suitable metal fittings designed to provide access to the floor cells.
Exception: Where spans longer than 3.7 m (12 ft) are required, the structure shall be specifically designed for the required span length. (B) Transversely Routed. Cablebus shall be permitted to extend transversely through partitions or walls, other than fire walls, provided the section within the wall is continuous, protected against physical damage, and unventilated.
372.2 Definitions.
(C) Through Dry Floors and Platforms. Except where firestops are required, cablebus shall be permitted to extend vertically through dry floors and platforms, provided the cablebus is totally enclosed at the point where it passes through the floor or platform and for a distance of 1.8 m (6 ft) above the floor or platform.
Header. Transverse metal raceways for electric conductors, providing access to predetermined cells of a precast cellular concrete floor, thereby permitting the installation of electric conductors from a distribution center to the floor cells.
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Cell. A single, enclosed tubular space in a floor made of precast cellular concrete slabs, the direction of the cell being parallel to the direction of the floor member.
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ARTICLE 374 — CELLULAR METAL FLOOR RACEWAYS
372.4 Uses Not Permitted. Conductors shall not be installed in precast cellular concrete floor raceways as follows: (1) Where subject to corrosive vapor (2) In any hazardous (classified) locations except as permitted by 504.20, and in Class I, Division 2 locations as permitted in 501.10(B)(3) (3) In commercial garages, other than for supplying ceiling outlets or extensions to the area below the floor but not above --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
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372.5 Header. The header shall be installed in a straight line at right angles to the cells. The header shall be mechanically secured to the top of the precast cellular concrete floor. The end joints shall be closed by a metal closure fitting and sealed against the entrance of concrete. The header shall be electrically continuous throughout its entire length and shall be electrically bonded to the enclosure of the distribution center. 372.6 Connection to Cabinets and Other Enclosures. Connections from headers to cabinets and other enclosures shall be made by means of listed metal raceways and listed fittings. 372.7 Junction Boxes. Junction boxes shall be leveled to the floor grade and sealed against the free entrance of water or concrete. Junction boxes shall be of metal and shall be mechanically and electrically continuous with the header. 372.8 Markers. A suitable number of markers shall be installed for the future location of cells. 372.9 Inserts. Inserts shall be leveled and sealed against the entrance of concrete. Inserts shall be of metal and shall be fitted with grounded-type receptacles. A grounding conductor shall connect the insert receptacles to a positive ground connection provided on the header. Where cutting through the cell wall for setting inserts or other purposes (such as providing access openings between header and cells), chips and other dirt shall not be allowed to remain in the raceway, and the tool used shall be designed so as to prevent the tool from entering the cell and damaging the conductors. 372.10 Size of Conductors. No conductor larger than 1/0 AWG shall be installed, except by special permission. 372.11 Maximum Number of Conductors. The combined cross-sectional area of all conductors or cables shall not exceed 40 percent of the cross-sectional area of the cell or header.
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372.12 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made only in header access units or junction boxes. For the purposes of this section, so-called loop wiring (continuous unbroken conductor connecting the individual outlets) shall not be considered to be a splice or tap. 372.13 Discontinued Outlets. When an outlet is abandoned, discontinued, or removed, the sections of circuit conductors supplying the outlet shall be removed from the raceway. No splices or reinsulated conductors, such as would be the case of abandoned outlets on loop wiring, shall be allowed in raceways. 372.17 Ampacity of Conductors. The ampacity adjustment factors, provided in 310.15(B)(2), shall apply to conductors installed in cellular concrete floor raceways.
ARTICLE 374 Cellular Metal Floor Raceways 374.1 Scope. This article covers the use and installation requirements for cellular metal floor raceways. 374.2 Definitions. Cellular Metal Floor Raceway. The hollow spaces of cellular metal floors, together with suitable fittings, that may be approved as enclosures for electric conductors. Cell. A single enclosed tubular space in a cellular metal floor member, the axis of the cell being parallel to the axis of the metal floor member. Header. A transverse raceway for electric conductors, providing access to predetermined cells of a cellular metal floor, thereby permitting the installation of electric conductors from a distribution center to the cells. 374.3 Uses Not Permitted. Conductors shall not be installed in cellular metal floor raceways as follows: (1) Where subject to corrosive vapor (2) In any hazardous (classified) location except as permitted by 504.20, and in Class I, Division 2 locations as permitted by 501.10(B)(3) (3) In commercial garages, other than for supplying ceiling outlets or extensions to the area below the floor but not above FPN: See 300.8 for installation of conductors with other systems.
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ARTICLE 376 — METAL WIREWAYS
I. Installation 374.4 Size of Conductors. No conductor larger than 1/0 AWG shall be installed, except by special permission. 374.5 Maximum Number of Conductors in Raceway. The combined cross-sectional area of all conductors or cables shall not exceed 40 percent of the interior crosssectional area of the cell or header. 374.6 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made only in header access units or junction boxes. For the purposes of this section, so-called loop wiring (continuous unbroken conductor connecting the individual outlets) shall not be considered to be a splice or tap.
374.17 Ampacity of Conductors. The ampacity adjustment factors in 310.15(B)(2) shall apply to conductors installed in cellular metal floor raceways. II. Construction Specifications 374.100 General. Cellular metal floor raceways shall be constructed so that adequate electrical and mechanical continuity of the complete system will be secured. They shall provide a complete enclosure for the conductors. The interior surfaces shall be free from burrs and sharp edges, and surfaces over which conductors are drawn shall be smooth. Suitable bushings or fittings having smooth rounded edges shall be provided where conductors pass.
374.7 Discontinued Outlets. When an outlet is abandoned, discontinued, or removed, the sections of circuit conductors supplying the outlet shall be removed from the raceway. No splices or reinsulated conductors, such as would be the case with abandoned outlets on loop wiring, shall be allowed in raceways.
ARTICLE 376 Metal Wireways I. General
374.8 Markers. A suitable number of markers shall be installed for locating cells in the future. 374.9 Junction Boxes. Junction boxes shall be leveled to the floor grade and sealed against the free entrance of water or concrete. Junction boxes used with these raceways shall be of metal and shall be electrically continuous with the raceway. 374.10 Inserts. Inserts shall be leveled to the floor grade and sealed against the entrance of concrete. Inserts shall be of metal and shall be electrically continuous with the raceway. In cutting through the cell wall and setting inserts, chips and other dirt shall not be allowed to remain in the raceway, and tools shall be used that are designed to prevent the tool from entering the cell and damaging the conductors. 374.11 Connection to Cabinets and Extensions from Cells. Connections between raceways and distribution centers and wall outlets shall be made by means of liquidtight flexible metal conduit, flexible metal conduit where not installed in concrete, rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, or approved fittings. Where there are provisions for the termination of an equipment grounding conductor, nonmetallic conduit, electrical nonmetallic tubing, or liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit shall be permitted. Where installed in concrete, liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit shall be listed and marked for direct burial. FPN: Liquidtight flexible metal conduit and liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit that is suitable for installation in concrete is listed and marked for direct burial.
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376.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for metal wireways and associated fittings. 376.2 Definition. Metal Wireways. Sheet metal troughs with hinged or removable covers for housing and protecting electric wires and cable and in which conductors are laid in place after the wireway has been installed as a complete system. II. Installation 376.10 Uses Permitted. The use of metal wireways shall be permitted in the following: (1) For exposed work (2) In concealed spaces as permitted in 376.10(4) (3) In hazardous (classified) locations as permitted by 501.10(B) for Class I, Division 2 locations; 502.10(B) for Class II, Division 2 locations; and 504.20 for intrinsically safe wiring. Where installed in wet locations, wireways shall be listed for the purpose. (4) As extensions to pass transversely through walls if the length passing through the wall is unbroken. Access to the conductors shall be maintained on both sides of the wall. 376.12 Uses Not Permitted. Metal wireways shall not be used in the following: (1) Where subject to severe physical damage (2) Where subject to severe corrosive environments
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ARTICLE 378 — NONMETALLIC WIREWAYS
376.21 Size of Conductors. No conductor larger than that for which the wireway is designed shall be installed in any wireway.
(B) Power Distribution Blocks. (1) Installation. Power distribution blocks installed in metal wireways shall be listed.
376.22 Number of Conductors. The sum of the crosssectional areas of all contained conductors at any cross section of a wireway shall not exceed 20 percent of the interior cross-sectional area of the wireway. The derating factors in 310.15(B)(2)(a) shall be applied only where the number of current-carrying conductors, including neutral conductors classified as current-carrying under the provisions of 310.15(B)(4), exceeds 30. Conductors for signaling circuits or controller conductors between a motor and its starter and used only for starting duty shall not be considered as current-carrying conductors.
(2) Size of Enclosure. In addition to the wiring space requirement in 376.56(A), the power distribution block shall be installed in a wireway with dimensions not smaller than specified in the installation instructions of the power distribution block. (3) Wire Bending Space. Wire bending space at the terminals of power distribution blocks shall comply with 312.6(B). (4) Live Parts. Power distribution blocks shall not have exposed live parts in the wireway after installation.
376.23 Insulated Conductors. Insulated conductors installed in a metallic wireway shall comply with 376.23(A) and (B).
376.58 Dead Ends. Dead ends of metal wireways shall be closed.
(A) Deflected Insulated Conductors. Where insulated conductors are deflected within a metallic wireway, either at the ends or where conduits, fittings, or other raceways or cables enter or leave the metallic wireway, or where the direction of the metallic wireway is deflected greater than 30 degrees, dimensions corresponding to one wire per terminal in Table 312.6(A) shall apply.
376.70 Extensions from Metal Wireways. Extensions from wireways shall be made with cord pendants installed in accordance with 400.10 or with any wiring method in Chapter 3 that includes a means for equipment grounding. Where a separate equipment grounding conductor is employed, connection of the equipment grounding conductors in the wiring method to the wireway shall comply with 250.8 and 250.12.
(B) Metallic Wireways Used as Pull Boxes. Where insulated conductors 4 AWG or larger are pulled through a wireway, the distance between raceway and cable entries enclosing the same conductor shall not be less than that required by 314.28(A)(1) for straight pulls and 314.28(A)(2) for angle pulls. When transposing cable size into raceway size, the minimum metric designator (trade size) raceway required for the number and size of conductors in the cable shall be used.
III. Construction Specifications 376.120 Marking. Metal wireways shall be so marked that their manufacturer’s name or trademark will be visible after installation.
376.30 Securing and Supporting. Metal wireways shall be supported in accordance with 376.30(A) and (B). (A) Horizontal Support. Wireways shall be supported where run horizontally at each end and at intervals not to exceed 1.5 m (5 ft) or for individual lengths longer than 1.5 m (5 ft) at each end or joint, unless listed for other support intervals. The distance between supports shall not exceed 3 m (10 ft).
ARTICLE 378 Nonmetallic Wireways I. General 378.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for nonmetallic wireways and associated fittings.
(B) Vertical Support. Vertical runs of wireways shall be securely supported at intervals not exceeding 4.5 m (15 ft) and shall not have more than one joint between supports. Adjoining wireway sections shall be securely fastened together to provide a rigid joint.
378.2 Definition. Nonmetallic Wireways. Flame retardant, nonmetallic troughs with removable covers for housing and protecting electric wires and cables in which conductors are laid in place after the wireway has been installed as a complete system.
376.56 Splices, Taps, and Power Distribution Blocks. (A) Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be permitted within a wireway, provided they are accessible. The conductors, including splices and taps, shall not fill the wireway to more than 75 percent of its area at that point.
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ARTICLE 378 — NONMETALLIC WIREWAYS
378.6 Listing Requirements. Nonmetallic wireways and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation 378.10 Uses Permitted. The use of nonmetallic wireways shall be permitted in the following: (1) Only for exposed work, except as permitted in 378.10(4). (2) Where subject to corrosive environments where identified for the use. (3) In wet locations where listed for the purpose. FPN: Extreme cold may cause nonmetallic wireways to become brittle and therefore more susceptible to damage from physical contact.
(4) As extensions to pass transversely through walls if the length passing through the wall is unbroken. Access to the conductors shall be maintained on both sides of the wall. 378.12 Uses Not Permitted. Nonmetallic wireways shall not be used in the following: (1) Where subject to physical damage (2) In any hazardous (classified) location, except as permitted in 504.20 (3) Where exposed to sunlight unless listed and marked as suitable for the purpose (4) Where subject to ambient temperatures other than those for which nonmetallic wireway is listed (5) For conductors whose insulation temperature limitations would exceed those for which the nonmetallic wireway is listed --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
378.21 Size of Conductors. No conductor larger than that for which the nonmetallic wireway is designed shall be installed in any nonmetallic wireway. 378.22 Number of Conductors. The sum of cross-sectional areas of all contained conductors at any cross section of the nonmetallic wireway shall not exceed 20 percent of the interior cross-sectional area of the nonmetallic wireway. Conductors for signaling circuits or controller conductors between a motor and its starter and used only for starting duty shall not be considered as current-carrying conductors. The derating factors specified in 310.15(B)(2)(a) shall be applicable to the current-carrying conductors up to and including the 20 percent fill specified above. 378.23 Insulated Conductors. Insulated conductors installed in a nonmetallic wireway shall comply with 378.23(A) and (B). (A) Deflected Insulated Conductors. Where insulated conductors are deflected within a nonmetallic wireway, either at the ends or where conduits, fittings, or other raceways or
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cables enter or leave the nonmetallic wireway, or where the direction of the nonmetallic wireway is deflected greater than 30 degrees, dimensions corresponding to one wire per terminal in Table 312.6(A) shall apply. (B) Nonmetallic Wireways Used as Pull Boxes. Where insulated conductors 4 AWG or larger are pulled through a wireway, the distance between raceway and cable entries enclosing the same conductor shall not be less than that required in 314.28(A)(1) for straight pulls and in 314.28(A)(2) for angle pulls. When transposing cable size into raceway size, the minimum metric designator (trade size) raceway required for the number and size of conductors in the cable shall be used. 378.30 Securing and Supporting. Nonmetallic wireway shall be supported in accordance with 378.30(A) and (B). (A) Horizontal Support. Nonmetallic wireways shall be supported where run horizontally at intervals not to exceed 900 mm (3 ft), and at each end or joint, unless listed for other support intervals. In no case shall the distance between supports exceed 3 m (10 ft). (B) Vertical Support. Vertical runs of nonmetallic wireway shall be securely supported at intervals not exceeding 1.2 m (4 ft), unless listed for other support intervals, and shall not have more than one joint between supports. Adjoining nonmetallic wireway sections shall be securely fastened together to provide a rigid joint. 378.44 Expansion Fittings. Expansion fittings for nonmetallic wireway shall be provided to compensate for thermal expansion and contraction where the length change is expected to be 6 mm (0.25 in.) or greater in a straight run. FPN: See Table 352.44(A) for expansion characteristics of PVC rigid nonmetallic conduit. The expansion characteristics of PVC nonmetallic wireway are identical.
378.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be permitted within a nonmetallic wireway, provided they are accessible. The conductors, including splices and taps, shall not fill the nonmetallic wireway to more than 75 percent of its area at that point. 378.58 Dead Ends. Dead ends of nonmetallic wireway shall be closed using listed fittings. 378.60 Grounding. Where equipment grounding is required, a separate equipment grounding conductor shall be installed in the nonmetallic wireway. A separate equipment grounding conductor shall not be required where the grounded conductor is used to ground equipment as permitted in 250.142.
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ARTICLE 382 — NONMETALLIC EXTENSIONS
378.70 Extensions from Nonmetallic Wireways. Extensions from nonmetallic wireway shall be made with cord pendants or any wiring method of Chapter 3. A separate equipment grounding conductor shall be installed in, or an equipment grounding connection shall be made to, any of the wiring methods used for the extension.
I. General
III. Construction Specifications
382.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for nonmetallic extensions.
378.120 Marking. Nonmetallic wireways shall be marked so that the manufacturer’s name or trademark and interior cross-sectional area in square inches shall be visible after installation. Marking for limited smoke shall be permitted on the nonmetallic wireways that have limited smoke-producing characteristics.
ARTICLE 382 Nonmetallic Extensions
382.2 Definition. Nonmetallic Extension. An assembly of two insulated conductors within a nonmetallic jacket or an extruded thermoplastic covering. The classification includes surface extensions intended for mounting directly on the surface of walls or ceilings. II. Installation
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382.10 Uses Permitted. Nonmetallic extensions shall be permitted only in accordance with 382.10(A), (B), and (C). (A) From an Existing Outlet. The extension shall be from an existing outlet on a 15- or 20-ampere branch circuit. (B) Exposed and in a Dry Location. The extension shall be run exposed and in a dry location.
380.2 Use. (A) Permitted. The use of a multioutlet assembly shall be permitted in dry locations. (B) Not Permitted. A multioutlet assembly shall not be installed as follows: (1) Where concealed, except that it shall be permissible to surround the back and sides of a metal multioutlet assembly by the building finish or recess a nonmetallic multioutlet assembly in a baseboard (2) Where subject to severe physical damage (3) Where the voltage is 300 volts or more between conductors unless the assembly is of metal having a thickness of not less than 1.02 mm (0.040 in.) (4) Where subject to corrosive vapors (5) In hoistways (6) In any hazardous (classified) locations except Class I, Division 2 locations as permitted in 501.10(B)(3) 380.3 Metal Multioutlet Assembly Through Dry Partitions. It shall be permissible to extend a metal multioutlet assembly through (not run within) dry partitions if arrangements are made for removing the cap or cover on all exposed portions and no outlet is located within the partitions.
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(C) Residential or Offices. For nonmetallic surface extensions mounted directly on the surface of walls or ceilings, the building shall be occupied for residential or office purposes and shall not exceed three floors above grade. FPN No. 1: conductors.
See 310.10 for temperature limitation of
FPN No. 2: See 362.10 for definition of first floor.
382.12 Uses Not Permitted. Nonmetallic extensions shall not be used as follows: (1) In unfinished basements, attics, or roof spaces (2) Where the voltage between conductors exceeds 150 volts for nonmetallic surface extension and 300 volts for aerial cable (3) Where subject to corrosive vapors (4) Where run through a floor or partition, or outside the room in which it originates 382.15 Exposed. One or more extensions shall be permitted to be run in any direction from an existing outlet, but not on the floor or within 50 mm (2 in.) from the floor. 382.26 Bends. A bend that reduces the normal spacing between the conductors shall be covered with a cap to protect the assembly from physical damage.
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ARTICLE 384 — STRUT-TYPE CHANNEL RACEWAY
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382.30 Securing and Supporting. Nonmetallic surface extensions shall be secured in place by approved means at intervals not exceeding 200 mm (8 in.), with an allowance for 300 mm (12 in.) to the first fastening where the connection to the supplying outlet is by means of an attachment plug. There shall be at least one fastening between each two adjacent outlets supplied. An extension shall be attached to only woodwork or plaster finish and shall not be in contact with any metal work or other conductive material other than with metal plates on receptacles.
(5) As power poles. (6) In Class I, Division 2 hazardous (classified) locations as permitted in 501.10(B)(3). (7) As extensions of unbroken lengths through walls, partitions, and floors where closure strips are removable from either side and the portion within the wall, partition, or floor remains covered. (8) Ferrous channel raceways and fittings protected from corrosion solely by enamel shall be permitted only indoors.
382.40 Boxes and Fittings. Each run shall terminate in a fitting that covers the end of the assembly. All fittings and devices shall be of a type identified for the use.
384.12 Uses Not Permitted. Strut type channel raceways shall not be used as follows: (1) Where concealed. (2) Ferrous channel raceways and fittings protected from corrosion solely by enamel shall not be permitted where subject to severe corrosive influences.
382.56 Splices and Taps. Extensions shall consist of a continuous unbroken length of the assembly, without splices, and without exposed conductors between fittings. Taps shall be permitted where approved fittings completely covering the tap connections are used. Aerial cable and its tap connectors shall be provided with an approved means for polarization. Receptacle-type tap connectors shall be of the locking type.
ARTICLE 384 Strut-Type Channel Raceway I. General 384.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications of strut-type channel raceway. 384.2 Definition. Strut-Type Channel Raceway. A metallic raceway that is intended to be mounted to the surface of or suspended from a structure, with associated accessories for the installation of electrical conductors and cables. 384.6 Listing Requirements. Strut-type channel raceways, closure strips, and accessories shall be listed and identified for such use. II. Installation 384.10 Uses Permitted. The use of strut-type channel raceways shall be permitted in the following: (1) Where exposed. (2) In dry locations. (3) In locations subject to corrosive vapors where protected by finishes judged suitable for the condition. (4) Where the voltage is 600 volts or less.
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384.21 Size of Conductors. No conductor larger than that for which the raceway is listed shall be installed in struttype channel raceways. 384.22 Number of Conductors. The number of conductors permitted in strut-type channel raceways shall not exceed the percentage fill using Table 384.22 and applicable outside diameter (O.D.) dimensions of specific types and sizes of wire given in the tables in Chapter 9. The derating factors of 310.15(B)(2)(a) shall not apply to conductors installed in strut-type channel raceways where all of the following conditions are met: (1) The cross-sectional area of the raceway exceeds 2500 mm2 (4 in.2). (2) The current-carrying conductors do not exceed 30 in number. (3) The sum of the cross-sectional areas of all contained conductors does not exceed 20 percent of the interior cross-sectional area of the strut-type channel raceways, calculated in accordance with the following formula for wire fill: n=
where: n = number of wires ca = channel area in square inches wa = wire area 384.30 Securing and Supporting. (A) Surface Mount. A surface mount strut-type channel raceway shall be secured to the mounting surface with retention straps external to the channel at intervals not exceeding 3 m (10 ft) and within 900 mm (3 ft) of each outlet box, cabinet, junction box, or other channel raceway termination.
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Table 384.22 Channel Size and Inside Diameter Area Area
(A) Material. Raceways and accessories shall be formed of steel, stainless steel, or aluminum.
40% Area*
25% Area**
in.2 mm2
in.2
mm2
229 297
0.222 0.288
143 186
Size Channel
in.2
mm2
15⁄8 × 13⁄16 15⁄8 × 1
0.887 1.151
572 743
15⁄8 × 13⁄8 15⁄8 × 15⁄8 15⁄8 × 27⁄16 15⁄8 × 31⁄4 11⁄2 × 3⁄4
1.677 2.028 3.169 4.308 0.849
1076 1308 2045 2780 548
0.671 433 0.811 523 1.267 817 1.723 1112 0.340 219
0.419 0.507 0.792 1.077 0.212
270 327 511 695 137
11⁄2 × 11⁄2 11⁄2 × 17⁄8 11⁄2 × 3
1.828 2.301 3.854
1179 1485 2487
0.731 0.920 1.542
0.457 0.575 0.964
295 371 622
0.355 0.460
472 594 995
(B) Corrosion Protection. Steel raceways and accessories shall be protected against corrosion by galvanizing or by an organic coating. FPN: Enamel and PVC coatings are examples of organic coatings that provide corrosion protection.
(C) Cover. Covers of strut-type channel raceways shall be either metallic or nonmetallic. 384.120 Marking. Each length of strut-type channel raceways shall be clearly and durably identified as required in the first sentence of 110.21.
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Raceways with external joiners shall use a 40 percent wire fill calculation to determine the number of conductors permitted. ** Raceways with internal joiners shall use a 25 percent wire fill calculation to determine the number of conductors permitted.
(B) Suspension Mount. Strut-type channel raceways shall be permitted to be suspension mounted in air with approved appropriate methods designed for the purpose at intervals not to exceed 3 m (10 ft) and within 900 mm (3 ft) of channel raceway terminations and ends. 384.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be permitted in raceways that are accessible after installation by having a removable cover. The conductors, including splices and taps, shall not fill the raceway to more than 75 percent of its area at that point. All splices and taps shall be made by approved methods.
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384.60 Grounding. Strut-type channel raceway enclosures providing a transition to or from other wiring methods shall have a means for connecting an equipment grounding conductor. Strut-type channel raceways shall be permitted as an equipment grounding conductor in accordance with 250.118(14). Where a snap-fit metal cover for strut-type channel raceways is used to achieve electrical continuity in accordance with the listing, this cover shall not be permitted as the means for providing electrical continuity for a receptacle mounted in the cover. III. Construction Specifications 384.100 Construction. Strut-type channel raceways and their accessories shall be of a construction that distinguishes them from other raceways. Raceways and their elbows, couplings, and other fittings shall be designed such that the sections can be electrically and mechanically coupled together and installed without subjecting the wires to abrasion. They shall comply with 384.100(A), (B), and (C).
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ARTICLE 386 Surface Metal Raceways I. General 386.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for surface metal raceways and associated fittings. 386.2 Definition. Surface Metal Raceway. A metallic raceway that is intended to be mounted to the surface of a structure, with associated couplings, connectors, boxes, and fittings for the installation of electrical conductors. 386.6 Listing Requirements. Surface metal raceway and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation 386.10 Uses Permitted. The use of surface metal raceways shall be permitted in the following: (1) In dry locations. (2) In Class I, Division 2 hazardous (classified) locations as permitted in 501.10(B)(3). (3) Under raised floors, as permitted in 645.5(D)(2). (4) Extension through walls and floors. Surface metal raceway shall be permitted to pass transversely through dry walls, dry partitions, and dry floors if the length passing through is unbroken. Access to the conductors shall be maintained on both sides of the wall, partition, or floor. 386.12 Uses Not Permitted. Surface metal raceways shall not be used in the following:
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386.21 Size of Conductors. No conductor larger than that for which the raceway is designed shall be installed in surface metal raceway. 386.22 Number of Conductors or Cables. The number of conductors or cables installed in surface metal raceway shall not be greater than the number for which the raceway is designed. Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. The derating factors of 310.15(B)(2)(a) shall not apply to conductors installed in surface metal raceways where all of the following conditions are met: (1) The cross-sectional area of the raceway exceeds 2500 mm2 (4 in.2) (2) The current-carrying conductors do not exceed 30 in number (3) The sum of the cross-sectional areas of all contained conductors does not exceed 20 percent of the interior cross-sectional area of the surface metal raceway 386.30 Securing and Supporting. Surface metal raceways shall be supported at intervals in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 386.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be permitted in surface metal raceways having a removable cover that is accessible after installation. The conductors, including splices and taps, shall not fill the raceway to more than 75 percent of its area at that point. Splices and taps in surface metal raceways without removable covers shall be made only in boxes. All splices and taps shall be made by approved methods. Taps of Type FC cable installed in surface metal raceway shall be made in accordance with 322.56(B). 386.60 Grounding. Surface metal raceway enclosures providing a transition from other wiring methods shall have a means for connecting an equipment grounding conductor. 386.70 Combination Raceways. When combination surface metallic raceways are used for both signaling and for lighting and power circuits, the different systems shall be run in separate compartments identified by stamping, imprinting, or color coding of the interior finish.
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III. Construction Specifications 386.100 Construction. Surface metal raceways shall be of such construction as will distinguish them from other raceways. Surface metal raceways and their elbows, couplings, and similar fittings shall be designed so that the sections can be electrically and mechanically coupled together and installed without subjecting the wires to abrasion. Where covers and accessories of nonmetallic materials are used on surface metal raceways, they shall be identified for such use.
ARTICLE 388 Surface Nonmetallic Raceways I. General 388.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for surface nonmetallic raceways and associated fittings. 388.2 Definition. Surface Nonmetallic Raceway. A nonmetallic raceway that is intended to be mounted to the surface of a structure, with associated couplings, connectors, boxes, and fittings for the installation of electrical conductors. 388.6 Listing Requirements. Surface nonmetallic raceway and associated fittings shall be listed. II. Installation 388.10 Uses Permitted. Surface nonmetallic raceway shall be permitted as follows: (1) The use of surface nonmetallic raceways shall be permitted in dry locations. (2) Extension through walls and floors shall be permitted. Surface nonmetallic raceway shall be permitted to pass transversely through dry walls, dry partitions, and dry floors if the length passing through is unbroken. Access to the conductors shall be maintained on both sides of the wall, partition, or floor. 388.12 Uses Not Permitted. Surface nonmetallic raceways shall not be used in the following: (1) Where concealed, except as permitted in 388.10(2) (2) Where subject to severe physical damage (3) Where the voltage is 300 volts or more between conductors, unless listed for higher voltage (4) In hoistways
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(1) Where subject to severe physical damage, unless otherwise approved (2) Where the voltage is 300 volts or more between conductors, unless the metal has a thickness of not less than 1.02 mm (0.040 in.) nominal (3) Where subject to corrosive vapors (4) In hoistways (5) Where concealed, except as permitted in 386.10
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(5) In any hazardous (classified) location except Class I, Division 2 locations as permitted in 501.10(B)(3) (6) Where subject to ambient temperatures exceeding those for which the nonmetallic raceway is listed (7) For conductors whose insulation temperature limitations would exceed those for which the nonmetallic raceway is listed 388.21 Size of Conductors. No conductor larger than that for which the raceway is designed shall be installed in surface nonmetallic raceway. 388.22 Number of Conductors or Cables. The number of conductors or cables installed in surface nonmetallic raceway shall not be greater than the number for which the raceway is designed. Cables shall be permitted to be installed where such use is not prohibited by the respective cable articles. 388.56 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be permitted in surface nonmetallic raceways having a removable cover that is accessible after installation. The conductors, including splices and taps, shall not fill the raceway to more than 75 percent of its area at that point. Splices and taps in surface nonmetallic raceways without removable covers shall be made only in boxes. All splices and taps shall be made by approved methods. 388.60 Grounding. Where equipment grounding is required, a separate equipment grounding conductor shall be installed in the raceway. 388.70 Combination Raceways. When combination surface nonmetallic raceways are used both for signaling and for lighting and power circuits, the different systems shall be run in separate compartments identified by stamping, imprinting, or color coding of the interior finish. III. Construction Specifications 388.100 Construction. Surface nonmetallic raceways shall be of such construction as will distinguish them from other raceways. Surface nonmetallic raceways and their elbows, couplings, and similar fittings shall be designed so that the sections can be mechanically coupled together and installed without subjecting the wires to abrasion. Surface nonmetallic raceways and fittings are made of suitable nonmetallic material that is resistant to moisture and chemical atmospheres. It shall also be flame retardant, resistant to impact and crushing, resistant to distortion from heat under conditions likely to be encountered in service, and resistant to low-temperature effects. 388.120 Marking. Surface nonmetallic raceways that have limited smoke-producing characteristics shall be permitted to be so identified.
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ARTICLE 390 Underfloor Raceways 390.1 Scope. This article covers the use and installation requirements for underfloor raceways. 390.2 Use. (A) Permitted. The installation of underfloor raceways shall be permitted beneath the surface of concrete or other flooring material or in office occupancies where laid flush with the concrete floor and covered with linoleum or equivalent floor covering. (B) Not Permitted. Underfloor raceways shall not be installed (1) where subject to corrosive vapors or (2) in any hazardous (classified) locations, except as permitted by 504.20 and in Class I, Division 2 locations as permitted in 501.10(B)(3). Unless made of a material judged suitable for the condition or unless corrosion protection approved for the condition is provided, ferrous or nonferrous metal underfloor raceways, junction boxes, and fittings shall not be installed in concrete or in areas subject to severe corrosive influences. 390.3 Covering. Raceway coverings shall comply with 390.3(A) through (D). (A) Raceways Not Over 100 mm (4 in.) Wide. Halfround and flat-top raceways not over 100 mm (4 in.) in width shall have not less than 20 mm (3⁄4 in.) of concrete or wood above the raceway. Exception: As permitted in 390.3(C) and (D) for flat-top raceways. (B) Raceways Over 100 mm (4 in.) Wide But Not Over 200 mm (8 in.) Wide. Flat-top raceways over 100 mm (4 in.) but not over 200 mm (8 in.) wide with a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) spacing between raceways shall be covered with concrete to a depth of not less than 25 mm (1 in.). Raceways spaced less than 25 mm (1 in.) apart shall be covered with concrete to a depth of 38 mm (11⁄2 in.). (C) Trench-Type Raceways Flush with Concrete. Trenchtype flush raceways with removable covers shall be permitted to be laid flush with the floor surface. Such approved raceways shall be designed so that the cover plates provide adequate mechanical protection and rigidity equivalent to junction box covers. (D) Other Raceways Flush with Concrete. In office occupancies, approved metal flat-top raceways, if not over 100 mm (4 in.) in width, shall be permitted to be laid flush with the concrete floor surface, provided they are covered
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with substantial linoleum that is not less than 1.6 mm (1⁄16 in.) thick or with equivalent floor covering. Where more than one and not more than three single raceways are each installed flush with the concrete, they shall be contiguous with each other and joined to form a rigid assembly. 390.4 Size of Conductors. No conductor larger than that for which the raceway is designed shall be installed in underfloor raceways.
raceway. Inserts set in or on fiber raceways before the floor is laid shall be mechanically secured to the raceway. Inserts set in fiber raceways after the floor is laid shall be screwed into the raceway. When cutting through the raceway wall and setting inserts, chips and other dirt shall not be allowed to remain in the raceway, and tools shall be used that are designed so as to prevent the tool from entering the raceway and damaging conductors that may be in place.
390.5 Maximum Number of Conductors in Raceway. The combined cross-sectional area of all conductors or cables shall not exceed 40 percent of the interior crosssectional area of the raceway.
390.15 Connections to Cabinets and Wall Outlets. Connections from underfloor raceways to distribution centers and wall outlets shall be made by approved fittings or by any of the wiring methods in Chapter 3, where installed in accordance with the provisions of the respective articles.
390.6 Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall be made only in junction boxes. For the purposes of this section, so-called loop wiring (continuous, unbroken conductor connecting the individual outlets) shall not be considered to be a splice or tap.
390.17 Ampacity of Conductors. The ampacity adjustment factors, in 310.15(B)(2), shall apply to conductors installed in underfloor raceways.
Exception: Splices and taps shall be permitted in trenchtype flush raceway having a removable cover that is accessible after installation. The conductors, including splices and taps, shall not fill more than 75 percent of the raceway area at that point.
390.8 Laid in Straight Lines. Underfloor raceways shall be laid so that a straight line from the center of one junction box to the center of the next junction box coincides with the centerline of the raceway system. Raceways shall be firmly held in place to prevent disturbing this alignment during construction. 390.9 Markers at Ends. A suitable marker shall be installed at or near each end of each straight run of raceways to locate the last insert. 390.10 Dead Ends. Dead ends of raceways shall be closed. 390.13 Junction Boxes. Junction boxes shall be leveled to the floor grade and sealed to prevent the free entrance of water or concrete. Junction boxes used with metal raceways shall be metal and shall be electrically continuous with the raceways. 390.14 Inserts. Inserts shall be leveled and sealed to prevent the entrance of concrete. Inserts used with metal raceways shall be metal and shall be electrically continuous with the
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392.1 Scope. This article covers cable tray systems, including ladder, ventilated trough, ventilated channel, solid bottom, and other similar structures. FPN: For further information on cable trays, see ANSI/NEMA–VE 1-1998, Metal Cable Tray Systems; NEMA–VE 2-1996, Metal Cable Tray Installation Guidelines; and NEMA–FG-1998, Nonmetallic Cable Tray Systems.
392.2 Definition.
Cable Tray System. A unit or assembly of units or sections and associated fittings forming a structural system used to securely fasten or support cables and raceways. 392.3 Uses Permitted. Cable tray shall be permitted to be used as a support system for service conductors, feeders, branch circuits, communications circuits, control circuits, and signaling circuits. Cable tray installations shall not be limited to industrial establishments. Where exposed to direct rays of the sun, insulated conductors and jacketed cables shall be identified as being sunlight resistant. Cable trays and their associated fittings shall be identified for the intended use. (A) Wiring Methods. The wiring methods in Table 392.3(A) shall be permitted to be installed in cable tray systems under the conditions described in their respective articles and sections.
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390.7 Discontinued Outlets. When an outlet is abandoned, discontinued, or removed, the sections of circuit conductors supplying the outlet shall be removed from the raceway. No splices or reinsulated conductors, such as would be the case with abandoned outlets on loop wiring, shall be allowed in raceways.
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Table 392.3(A) Wiring Methods Wiring Method
Article
Armored cable Communication raceways Electrical metallic tubing Electrical nonmetallic tubing Fire alarm cables Flexible metal conduit Flexible metallic tubing Instrumentation tray cable Intermediate metal conduit Liquidtight flexible metal conduit Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit Metal-clad cable Mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable Multiconductor service-entrance cable Multiconductor underground feeder and branch-circuit cable Multipurpose and communications cables Nonmetallic-sheathed cable Power and control tray cable Power-limited tray cable
320 800 358 362 760 348 360 727 342 350
Optical fiber cables Optical fiber raceways Other factory-assembled, multiconductor control, signal, or power cables that are specifically approved for installation in cable trays Rigid metal conduit Rigid nonmetallic conduit
770 770
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(b) Welding cables shall comply with the provisions of Article 630, Part IV. (c) Single conductors used as equipment grounding conductors shall be insulated, covered, or bare, and they shall be 4 AWG or larger. (2) Medium Voltage. Single- and multiconductor medium voltage cables shall be Type MV cable. Single conductors shall be installed in accordance with 392.3(B)(1). (C) Equipment Grounding Conductors. Metallic cable trays shall be permitted to be used as equipment grounding conductors where continuous maintenance and supervision ensure that qualified persons service the installed cable tray system and the cable tray complies with provisions of 392.7.
356 330 332
(D) Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Cable trays in hazardous (classified) locations shall contain only the cable types permitted in 501.10, 502.10, 503.10, 504.20, and 505.15.
338 340 800 334 336 725.61(C) and 725.82(E)
344 352
(E) Nonmetallic Cable Tray. In addition to the uses permitted elsewhere in 392.3, nonmetallic cable tray shall be permitted in corrosive areas and in areas requiring voltage isolation. 392.4 Uses Not Permitted. Cable tray systems shall not be used in hoistways or where subject to severe physical damage. Cable tray systems shall not be used in ducts, plenums, and other air-handling spaces, except as permitted in 300.22, to support wiring methods recognized for use in such spaces. 392.5 Construction Specifications.
(B) In Industrial Establishments. The wiring methods in Table 392.3(A) shall be permitted to be used in any industrial establishment under the conditions described in their respective articles. In industrial establishments only, where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installed cable tray system, any of the cables in 392.3(B)(1) and (B)(2) shall be permitted to be installed in ladder, ventilated trough, solid bottom, or ventilated channel cable trays. (1) Single Conductors. Single-conductor cables shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with (B)(1)(a) through (B)(1)(c). (a) Single-conductor cable shall be 1/0 AWG or larger and shall be of a type listed and marked on the surface for use in cable trays. Where 1/0 AWG through 4/0 AWG single-conductor cables are installed in ladder cable tray, the maximum allowable rung spacing for the ladder cable tray shall be 225 mm (9 in.).
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(A) Strength and Rigidity. Cable trays shall have suitable strength and rigidity to provide adequate support for all contained wiring. (B) Smooth Edges. Cable trays shall not have sharp edges, burrs, or projections that could damage the insulation or jackets of the wiring. (C) Corrosion Protection. Cable tray systems shall be corrosion resistant. If made of ferrous material, the system shall be protected from corrosion as required by 300.6. (D) Side Rails. Cable trays shall have side rails or equivalent structural members. (E) Fittings. Cable trays shall include fittings or other suitable means for changes in direction and elevation of runs. (F) Nonmetallic Cable Tray. Nonmetallic cable trays shall be made of flame-retardant material.
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392.6 Installation. (A) Complete System. Cable trays shall be installed as a complete system. Field bends or modifications shall be so made that the electrical continuity of the cable tray system and support for the cables is maintained. Cable tray systems shall be permitted to have mechanically discontinuous segments between cable tray runs or between cable tray runs and equipment. The system shall provide for the support of the cables in accordance with their corresponding articles. Where cable trays support individual conductors and where the conductors pass from one cable tray to another, or from a cable tray to raceway(s) or from a cable tray to equipment where the conductors are terminated, the distance between cable trays or between the cable tray and the raceway(s) or the equipment shall not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft). The conductors shall be secured to the cable tray(s) at the transition, and they shall be protected, by guarding or by location, from physical damage. A bonding jumper sized in accordance with 250.102 shall connect the two sections of cable tray, or the cable tray and the raceway or equipment. Bonding shall be in accordance with 250.96. (B) Completed Before Installation. Each run of cable tray shall be completed before the installation of cables. (C) Supports. Supports shall be provided to prevent stress on cables where they enter raceways or other enclosures from cable tray systems. Cable trays shall be supported at intervals in accordance with the installation instructions. (D) Covers. In portions of runs where additional protection is required, covers or enclosures providing the required protection shall be of a material that is compatible with the cable tray. (E) Multiconductor Cables Rated 600 Volts or Less. Multiconductor cables rated 600 volts or less shall be permitted to be installed in the same cable tray. (F) Cables Rated Over 600 Volts. Cables rated over 600 volts and those rated 600 volts or less installed in the same cable tray shall comply with either of the following: (1) The cables rated over 600 volts are Type MC. (2) The cables rated over 600 volts are separated from the cables rated 600 volts or less by a solid fixed barrier of a material compatible with the cable tray. (G) Through Partitions and Walls. Cable trays shall be permitted to extend transversely through partitions and walls or vertically through platforms and floors in wet or dry locations where the installations, complete with installed cables, are made in accordance with the requirements of 300.21. (H) Exposed and Accessible. Cable trays shall be exposed and accessible except as permitted by 392.6(G).
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(I) Adequate Access. Sufficient space shall be provided and maintained about cable trays to permit adequate access for installing and maintaining the cables. (J) Raceways, Cables, Boxes, and Conduit Bodies Supported from Cable Tray Systems. In industrial facilities where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation and where the cable tray systems are designed and installed to support the load, such systems shall be permitted to support raceways and cables, and boxes and conduit bodies covered in 314.1. For raceways terminating at the tray, a listed cable tray clamp or adapter shall be used to securely fasten the raceway to the cable tray system. Additional supporting and securing of the raceway shall be in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate raceway article. For raceways or cables running parallel to and attached to the bottom or side of a cable tray system, fastening and supporting shall be in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate raceway or cable article. For boxes and conduit bodies attached to the bottom or side of a cable tray system, fastening and supporting shall be in accordance with the requirements of 314.23. 392.7 Grounding. (A) Metallic Cable Trays. Metallic cable trays that support electrical conductors shall be grounded as required for conductor enclosures in accordance with 250.96. (B) Steel or Aluminum Cable Tray Systems. Steel or aluminum cable tray systems shall be permitted to be used as equipment grounding conductors, provided that all the following requirements are met: (1) The cable tray sections and fittings shall be identified for grounding purposes. (2) The minimum cross-sectional area of cable trays shall conform to the requirements in Table 392.7(B). (3) All cable tray sections and fittings shall be legibly and durably marked to show the cross-sectional area of metal in channel cable trays, or cable trays of one-piece construction, and the total cross-sectional area of both side rails for ladder or trough cable trays. (4) Cable tray sections, fittings, and connected raceways shall be bonded in accordance with 250.96, using bolted mechanical connectors or bonding jumpers sized and installed in accordance with 250.102. 392.8 Cable Installation. (A) Cable Splices. Cable splices made and insulated by approved methods shall be permitted to be located within a cable tray, provided they are accessible and do not project above the side rails.
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Table 392.7(B) Metal Area Requirements for Cable Trays Used as Equipment Grounding Conductor Maximum Fuse Ampere Rating, Circuit Breaker Ampere Trip Setting, or Circuit Breaker Protective Relay Ampere Trip Setting for Ground-Fault Protection of Any Cable Circuit in the Cable Tray System
mm2
in.2
mm2
in.2
60 100 200 400 600 1000 1200 1600 2000
129 258 451.5 645 967.5 — — — —
0.20 0.40 0.70 1.00 1.50b — — — —
129 129 129 258 258 387 645 967.5 1290
0.20 0.20 0.20 0.40 0.40 0.60 1.00 1.50 2.00b
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Aluminum Cable Trays
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Total cross-sectional area of both side rails for ladder or trough cable trays; or the minimum cross-sectional area of metal in channel cable trays or cable trays of one-piece construction. b Steel cable trays shall not be used as equipment grounding conductors for circuits with ground-fault protection above 600 amperes. Aluminum cable trays shall not be used as equipment grounding conductors for circuits with ground-fault protection above 2000 amperes.
(B) Fastened Securely. In other than horizontal runs, the cables shall be fastened securely to transverse members of the cable trays. (C) Bushed Conduit and Tubing. A box shall not be required where cables or conductors are installed in bushed conduit and tubing used for support or for protection against physical damage. (D) Connected in Parallel. Where single conductor cables comprising each phase, neutral; or grounded conductor of an alternating-current circuit are connected in parallel as permitted in 310.4, the conductors shall be installed in groups consisting of not more than one conductor per phase, neutral, or grounded conductor to prevent current imbalance in the paralleled conductors due to inductive reactance. Single conductors shall be securely bound in circuit groups to prevent excessive movement due to fault-current magnetic forces unless single conductors are cabled together, such as triplexed assemblies. (E) Single Conductors. Where any of the single conductors installed in ladder or ventilated trough cable trays are 1/0 through 4/0 AWG, all single conductors shall be installed in a single layer. Conductors that are bound together to comprise each circuit group shall be permitted to be installed in other than a single layer.
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392.9 Number of Multiconductor Cables, Rated 2000 Volts or Less, in Cable Trays. The number of multiconductor cables, rated 2000 volts or less, permitted in a single cable tray shall not exceed the requirements of this section. The conductor sizes herein apply to both aluminum and copper conductors. (A) Any Mixture of Cables. Where ladder or ventilated trough cable trays contain multiconductor power or lighting cables, or any mixture of multiconductor power, lighting, control, and signal cables, the maximum number of cables shall conform to the following: (1) Where all of the cables are 4/0 AWG or larger, the sum of the diameters of all cables shall not exceed the cable tray width, and the cables shall be installed in a single layer. (2) Where all of the cables are smaller than 4/0 AWG, the sum of the cross-sectional areas of all cables shall not exceed the maximum allowable cable fill area in Column 1 of Table 392.9 for the appropriate cable tray width. (3) Where 4/0 AWG or larger cables are installed in the same cable tray with cables smaller than 4/0 AWG, the sum of the cross-sectional areas of all cables smaller than 4/0 AWG shall not exceed the maximum allowable fill area resulting from the calculation in Column 2 of Table 392.9 for the appropriate cable tray width. The 4/0 AWG and larger cables shall be installed in a single layer, and no other cables shall be placed on them. (B) Multiconductor Control and/or Signal Cables Only. Where a ladder or ventilated trough cable tray having a usable inside depth of 150 mm (6 in.) or less contains multiconductor control and/or signal cables only, the sum of the crosssectional areas of all cables at any cross section shall not exceed 50 percent of the interior cross-sectional area of the cable tray. A depth of 150 mm (6 in.) shall be used to calculate the allowable interior cross-sectional area of any cable tray that has a usable inside depth of more than 150 mm (6 in.). (C) Solid Bottom Cable Trays Containing Any Mixture. Where solid bottom cable trays contain multiconductor power or lighting cables, or any mixture of multiconductor power, lighting, control, and signal cables, the maximum number of cables shall conform to the following: (1) Where all of the cables are 4/0 AWG or larger, the sum of the diameters of all cables shall not exceed 90 percent of the cable tray width, and the cables shall be installed in a single layer. (2) Where all of the cables are smaller than 4/0 AWG, the sum of the cross-sectional areas of all cables shall not exceed the maximum allowable cable fill area in Column 3 of Table 392.9 for the appropriate cable tray width.
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Table 392.9 Allowable Cable Fill Area for Multiconductor Cables in Ladder, Ventilated Trough, or Solid Bottom Cable Trays for Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less Maximum Allowable Fill Area for Multiconductor Cables Ladder or Ventilated Trough Cable Trays, 392.9(A) Column 1 Inside Width of Applicable for Cable Tray 392.9(A)(2) Only
Column 3 Applicable for 392.9(C)(2) Only
Column 2a Applicable for 392.9(A)(3) Only
mm
in.
mm2
in.2
mm2
150 225 300 450 600 750 900
6.0 9.0 12.0 18.0 24.0 30.0 36.0
4,500 6,800 9,000 13,500 18,000 22,500 27,000
7.0 10.5 14.0 21.0 28.0 35.0 42.0
4,500 – (30 Sd)b 6,800 – (30 Sd) 9,000 – (30 Sd) 13,500 – (30 Sd) 18,000 – (30 Sd) 22,500 – (30 Sd) 27,000 – (30 Sd)
Solid Bottom Cable Trays, 392.9(C)
in.2 7 – (1.2 Sd)b 10.5 – (1.2 Sd) 14 – (1.2 Sd) 21 – (1.2 Sd) 28 – (1.2 Sd) 35 – (1.2 Sd) 42 – (1.2 Sd)
Column 4a Applicable for 392.9(C)(3) Only
mm2
in.2
mm2
in.2
3,500 5,100 7,100 10,600 14,200 17,700 21,300
5.5 8.0 11.0 16.5 22.0 27.5 33.0
3,500 – (25 Sdb) 5,100 – (25 Sd) 7,100 – (25 Sd) 10,600 – (25 Sd) 14,200 – (25 Sd) 17,700 – (25 Sd) 21,300 – (25 Sd)
5.5 8.0 11.0 16.5 22.0 27.5 33.0
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Sdb Sd Sd Sd Sd Sd Sd
a
The maximum allowable fill areas in Columns 2 and 4 shall be calculated. For example, the maximum allowable fill in mm2 for a 150-mm wide cable tray in Column 2 shall be 4500 minus (30 multiplied by Sd) [the maximum allowable fill, in square inches, for a 6-in. wide cable tray in Column 2 shall be 7 minus (1.2 multiplied by Sd)]. b The term Sd in Columns 2 and 4 is equal to the sum of the diameters, in mm, of all cables 107.2 mm (in inches, of all 4/0 AWG) and larger multiconductor cables in the same cable tray with smaller cables.
(3) Where 4/0 AWG or larger cables are installed in the same cable tray with cables smaller than 4/0 AWG, the sum of the cross-sectional areas of all cables smaller than 4/0 AWG shall not exceed the maximum allowable fill area resulting from the computation in Column 4 of Table 392.9 for the appropriate cable tray width. The 4/0 AWG and larger cables shall be installed in a single layer, and no other cables shall be placed on them. (D) Solid Bottom Cable Tray — Multiconductor Control and/or Signal Cables Only. Where a solid bottom cable tray having a usable inside depth of 150 mm (6 in.) or less contains multiconductor control and/or signal cables only, the sum of the cross-sectional areas of all cables at any cross section shall not exceed 40 percent of the interior cross-sectional area of the cable tray. A depth of 150 mm (6 in.) shall be used to calculate the allowable interior cross-sectional area of any cable tray that has a usable inside depth of more than 150 mm (6 in.). (E) Ventilated Channel Cable Trays. Where ventilated channel cable trays contain multiconductor cables of any type, the following shall apply: (1) Where only one multiconductor cable is installed, the cross-sectional area shall not exceed the value specified in Column 1 of Table 392.9(E). (2) Where more than one multiconductor cable is installed, the sum of the cross-sectional area of all cables shall not exceed the value specified in Column 2 of Table 392.9(E).
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Column 1 One Cable
Column 2 More Than One Cable
mm
in.
mm2
in.2
mm2
in.2
75 100 150
3 4 6
1500 2900 4500
2.3 4.5 7.0
850 1600 2450
1.3 2.5 3.8
(F) Solid Channel Cable Trays. Where solid channel cable trays contain multiconductor cables of any type, the following shall apply: (1) Where only one multiconductor cable is installed, the cross-sectional area of the cable shall not exceed the value specified in Column 1 of Table 392.9(F). (2) Where more than one multiconductor cable is installed, the sum of the cross-sectional area of all cable shall not exceed the value specified in Column 2 of Table 392.9(F).
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Table 392.9(F) Allowable Cable Fill Area for Multiconductor Cables in Solid Channel Cable Trays for Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less
Inside Width of Cable Tray
(2) Where all of the cables are from 250 kcmil up to 1000 kcmil, the sum of the cross-sectional areas of all single-conductor cables shall not exceed the maximum allowable cable fill area in Column 1 of Table 392.10(A) for the appropriate cable tray width. (3) Where 1000 kcmil or larger single-conductor cables are installed in the same cable tray with singleconductor cables smaller than 1000 kcmil, the sum of the cross-sectional areas of all cables smaller than 1000 kcmil shall not exceed the maximum allowable fill area resulting from the computation in Column 2 of Table 392.10(A) for the appropriate cable tray width. (4) Where any of the single conductor cables are 1/0 through 4/0 AWG, the sum of the diameters of all single conductor cables shall not exceed the cable tray width.
Column 2 More Than One Cable
Column 1 One Cable
mm
in.
mm2
in.2
mm2
in.2
50 75 100 150
2 3 4 6
850 1300 2400 3600
1.3 2.0 3.7 5.5
500 700 1400 2100
0.8 1.1 2.1 3.2
392.10 Number of Single-Conductor Cables, Rated 2000 Volts or Less, in Cable Trays. The number of singleconductor cables, rated 2000 volts or less, permitted in a single cable tray section shall not exceed the requirements of this section. The single conductors, or conductor assemblies, shall be evenly distributed across the cable tray. The conductor sizes herein apply to both aluminum and copper conductors.
(B) Ventilated Channel Cable Trays. Where 50 mm (2 in.), 75 mm (3 in.), 100 mm (4 in.), or 150 mm (6 in.) wide ventilated channel cable trays contain single-conductor cables, the sum of the diameters of all single conductors shall not exceed the inside width of the channel.
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(A) Ladder or Ventilated Trough Cable Trays. Where ladder or ventilated trough cable trays contain singleconductor cables, the maximum number of single conductors shall conform to the following: (1) Where all of the cables are 1000 kcmil or larger, the sum of the diameters of all single conductor cables shall not exceed cable tray width, and the cables shall be installed in a single layer. Conductors that are bound together to comprise each circuit group shall be permitted to be installed in other than a single layer.
392.11 Ampacity of Cables, Rated 2000 Volts or Less, in Cable Trays. (A) Multiconductor Cables. The allowable ampacity of multiconductor cables, nominally rated 2000 volts or less, installed according to the requirements of 392.9 shall be as given in Table 310.16 and Table 310.18, subject to the provisions of (1), (2), (3), and 310.15(A)(2).
Table 392.10(A) Allowable Cable Fill Area for Single-Conductor Cables in Ladder or Ventilated Trough Cable Trays for Cables Rated 2000 Volts or Less Maximum Allowable Fill Area for Single-Conductor Cables in Ladder or Ventilated Trough Cable Trays Inside Width of Cable Tray
Column 1 Applicable for 392.10(A)(2) Only
Column 2a Applicable for 392.10(A)(3) Only
mm
in.
mm2
in.2
mm2
in.2
150 225 300 450 600 750 900
6 9 12 18 24 30 36
4,200 6,100 8,400 12,600 16,800 21,000 25,200
6.5 9.5 13.0 19.5 26.0 32.5 39.0
4,200 – (28 Sd)b 6,100 – (28 Sd) 8,400 – (28 Sd) 12,600 – (28 Sd) 16,800 – (28 Sd) 21,000 – (28 Sd) 25,200 – (28 Sd)
6.5 – (1.1 Sd)b 9.5 – (1.1 Sd) 13.0 – (1.1 Sd) 19.5 – (1.1 Sd) 26.0 – (1.1 Sd) 32.5 – (1.1 Sd) 39.0 – (1.1 Sd)
a The maximum allowable fill areas in Column 2 shall be calculated. For example, the maximum allowable fill, in mm2, for a 150 mm wide cable tray in Column 2 shall be 4200 minus (28 multiplied by Sd) [the maximum allowable fill, in square inches, for a 6-in. wide cable tray in Column 2 shall be 6.5 minus (1.1 multiplied by Sd)]. b The term Sd in Column 2 is equal to the sum of the diameters, in mm, of all cables 507 mm2 (in inches, of all 1000 kcmil) and larger single-conductor cables in the same ladder or ventilated trough cable tray with small cables.
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(1) The derating factors of 310.15(B)(2)(a) shall apply only to multiconductor cables with more than three currentcarrying conductors. Derating shall be limited to the number of current-carrying conductors in the cable and not to the number of conductors in the cable tray. (2) Where cable trays are continuously covered for more than 1.8 m (6 ft) with solid unventilated covers, not over 95 percent of the allowable ampacities of Table 310.16 and Table 310.18 shall be permitted for multiconductor cables. (3) Where multiconductor cables are installed in a single layer in uncovered trays, with a maintained spacing of not less than one cable diameter between cables, the ampacity shall not exceed the allowable ambient temperaturecorrected ampacities of multiconductor cables, with not more than three insulated conductors rated 0 through 2000 volts in free air, in accordance with 310.15(C). FPN: See Table B.310.3.
(B) Single-Conductor Cables. The allowable ampacity of single-conductor cables shall be as permitted by 310.15(A)(2). The derating factors of 310.15(B)(2)(a) shall not apply to the ampacity of cables in cable trays. The ampacity of singleconductor cables, or single conductors cabled together (triplexed, quadruplexed, etc.), nominally rated 2000 volts or less, shall comply with the following: (1) Where installed according to the requirements of 392.10, the ampacities for 600 kcmil and larger single-conductor cables in uncovered cable trays shall not exceed 75 percent of the allowable ampacities in Table 310.17 and Table 310.19. Where cable trays are continuously covered for more than 1.8 m (6 ft) with solid unventilated covers, the ampacities for 600 kcmil and larger cables shall not exceed 70 percent of the allowable ampacities in Table 310.17 and Table 310.19. (2) Where installed according to the requirements of 392.10, the ampacities for 1/0 AWG through 500 kcmil singleconductor cables in uncovered cable trays shall not exceed 65 percent of the allowable ampacities in Table 310.17 and Table 310.19. Where cable trays are continuously covered for more than 1.8 m (6 ft) with solid unventilated covers, the ampacities for 1/0 AWG through 500 kcmil cables shall not exceed 60 percent of the allowable ampacities in Table 310.17 and Table 310.19. (3) Where single conductors are installed in a single layer in uncovered cable trays, with a maintained space of not less than one cable diameter between individual conductors, the ampacity of 1/0 AWG and larger cables shall not exceed the allowable ampacities in Table 310.17 and Table 310.19. Exception to (B)(3): For solid bottom cable trays the ampacity of single conductor cables shall be determined by 310.15(C).
(4) Where single conductors are installed in a triangular or square configuration in uncovered cable trays, with a maintained free airspace of not less than 2.15 times one conductor diameter (2.15 × O.D.) of the largest conductor contained within the configuration and adjacent conductor configurations or cables, the ampacity of 1/0 AWG and larger cables shall not exceed the allowable ampacities of two or three single insulated conductors rated 0 through 2000 volts supported on a messenger in accordance with 310.15(B). FPN: See Table 310.20.
392.12 Number of Type MV and Type MC Cables (2001 Volts or Over) in Cable Trays. The number of cables rated 2001 volts or over permitted in a single cable tray shall not exceed the requirements of this section. The sum of the diameters of single-conductor and multiconductor cables shall not exceed the cable tray width, and the cables shall be installed in a single layer. Where single conductor cables are triplexed, quadruplexed, or bound together in circuit groups, the sum of the diameters of the single conductors shall not exceed the cable tray width, and these groups shall be installed in single layer arrangement. 392.13 Ampacity of Type MV and Type MC Cables (2001 Volts or Over) in Cable Trays. The ampacity of cables, rated 2001 volts, nominal, or over, installed according to 392.12 shall not exceed the requirements of this section. (A) Multiconductor Cables (2001 Volts or Over). The allowable ampacity of multiconductor cables shall be as given in Table 310.75 and Table 310.76, subject to the following provisions: (1) Where cable trays are continuously covered for more than 1.8 m (6 ft) with solid unventilated covers, not more than 95 percent of the allowable ampacities of Table 310.75 and Table 310.76 shall be permitted for multiconductor cables. (2) Where multiconductor cables are installed in a single layer in uncovered cable trays, with maintained spacing of not less than one cable diameter between cables, the ampacity shall not exceed the allowable ampacities of Table 310.71 and Table 310.72. (B) Single-Conductor Cables (2001 Volts or Over). The ampacity of single-conductor cables, or single conductors cabled together (triplexed, quadruplexed, etc.), shall comply with the following: (1) The ampacities for 1/0 AWG and larger single-conductor cables in uncovered cable trays shall not exceed 75 percent of the allowable ampacities in Table 310.69 and Table 310.70. Where the cable trays are covered for more
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ARTICLE 394 — CONCEALED KNOB-AND-TUBE WIRING
394.17 Through or Parallel to Framing Members. Conductors shall comply with 398.17 where passing through holes in structural members. Where passing through wood cross members in plastered partitions, conductors shall be protected by noncombustible, nonabsorbent, insulating tubes extending not less than 75 mm (3 in.) beyond the wood member.
than 1.8 m (6 ft) with solid unventilated covers, the ampacities for 1/0 AWG and larger single-conductor cables shall not exceed 70 percent of the allowable ampacities in Table 310.69 and Table 310.70. (2) Where single-conductor cables are installed in a single layer in uncovered cable trays, with a maintained space of not less than one cable diameter between individual conductors, the ampacity of 1/0 AWG and larger cables shall not exceed the allowable ampacities in Table 310.69 and Table 310.70. (3) Where single conductors are installed in a triangular or square configuration in uncovered cable trays, with a maintained free air space of not less than 2.15 times the diameter (2.15 × O.D.) of the largest conductor contained within the configuration and adjacent conductor configurations or cables, the ampacity of 1/0 AWG and larger cables shall not exceed the allowable ampacities in Table 310.67 and Table 310.68.
394.19 Clearances. (A) General. A clearance of not less than 75 mm (3 in.) shall be maintained between conductors and a clearance of not less than 25 mm (1 in.) between the conductor and the surface over which it passes. (B) Limited Conductor Space. Where space is too limited to provide these minimum clearances, such as at meters, panelboards, outlets, and switch points, the individual conductors shall be enclosed in flexible nonmetallic tubing, which shall be continuous in length between the last support and the enclosure or terminal point. (C) Clearance from Piping, Exposed Conductors, and So Forth. Conductors shall comply with 398.19 for clearances from other exposed conductors, piping, and so forth.
ARTICLE 394 Concealed Knob-and-Tube Wiring
394.23 In Accessible Attics. Conductors in unfinished attics and roof spaces shall comply with 394.23(A) or (B).
I. General 394.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications of concealed knob-and-tube wiring.
FPN: See 310.10 for temperature limitation of conductors.
(A) Accessible by Stairway or Permanent Ladder. Conductors shall be installed along the side of or through bored holes in floor joists, studs, or rafters. Where run through bored holes, conductors in the joists and in studs or rafters to a height of not less than 2.1 m (7 ft) above the floor or floor joists shall be protected by substantial running boards extending not less than 25 mm (1 in.) on each side of the conductors. Running boards shall be securely fastened in place. Running boards and guard strips shall not be required where conductors are installed along the sides of joists, studs, or rafters.
394.2. Definition. Concealed Knob-and-Tube Wiring. A wiring method using knobs, tubes, and flexible nonmetallic tubing for the protection and support of single insulated conductors. II. Installation 394.10 Uses Permitted. Concealed knob-and-tube wiring shall be permitted to be installed in the hollow spaces of walls and ceilings or in unfinished attics and roof spaces as provided by 394.23 only as follows: (1) For extensions of existing installations (2) Elsewhere by special permission
(B) Not Accessible by Stairway or Permanent Ladder. Conductors shall be installed along the sides of or through bored holes in floor joists, studs, or rafters. Exception: In buildings completed before the wiring is installed, attic and roof spaces that are not accessible by stairway or permanent ladder and have headroom at all points less than 900 mm (3 ft), the wiring shall be permitted to be installed on the edges of rafters or joists facing the attic or roof space.
394.12 Uses Not Permitted. Concealed knob-and-tube wiring shall not be used in the following: (1) Commercial garages (2) Theaters and similar locations (3) Motion picture studios (4) Hazardous (classified) locations (5) Hollow spaces of walls, ceilings, and attics where such spaces are insulated by loose, rolled, or foamed-inplace insulating material that envelops the conductors
394.30 Securing and Supporting. (A) Supporting. Conductors shall be rigidly supported on noncombustible, nonabsorbent insulating materials and
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shall not contact any other objects. Supports shall be installed as follows: (1) Within 150 mm (6 in.) of each side of each tap or splice, and (2) At intervals not exceeding 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft). Where it is impracticable to provide supports, conductors shall be permitted to be fished through hollow spaces in dry locations, provided each conductor is individually enclosed in flexible nonmetallic tubing that is in continuous lengths between supports, between boxes, or between a support and a box. (B) Securing. Where solid knobs are used, conductors shall be securely tied thereto by tie wires having insulation equivalent to that of the conductor. 394.42 Devices. Switches shall comply with 404.4 and 404.10(B). 394.56 Splices and Taps. Splices shall be soldered unless approved splicing devices are used. In-line or strain splices shall not be used.
II. Installation 396.10 Uses Permitted. (A) Cable Types. The cable types in Table 396.10(A) shall be permitted to be installed in messenger supported wiring under the conditions described in the article or section referenced for each. Table 396.10(A) Cable Types Cable Type Metal-clad cable Mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable Multiconductor service-entrance cable Multiconductor underground feeder and branch-circuit cable Other factory-assembled, multiconductor control, signal, or power cables that are identified for the use Power and control tray cable Power-limited tray cable
III. Construction Specifications 394.104 Conductors. Conductors shall be of a type specified by Article 310.
ARTICLE 396 Messenger Supported Wiring I. General 396.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications for messenger supported wiring. 396.2 Definition. Messenger Supported Wiring. An exposed wiring support system using a messenger wire to support insulated conductors by any one of the following: (1) A messenger with rings and saddles for conductor support (2) A messenger with a field-installed lashing material for conductor support (3) Factory-assembled aerial cable (4) Multiplex cables utilizing a bare conductor, factory assembled and twisted with one or more insulated conductors, such as duplex, triplex, or quadruplex type of construction
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(B) In Industrial Establishments. In industrial establishments only, where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installed messenger supported wiring, the following shall be permitted: (1) Any of the conductor types shown in Table 310.13 or Table 310.62 (2) MV cable Where exposed to weather, conductors shall be listed for use in wet locations. Where exposed to direct rays of the sun, conductors or cables shall be sunlight resistant. (C) Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Messenger supported wiring shall be permitted to be used in hazardous (classified) locations where the contained cables are permitted for such use in 501.10, 502.10, 503.10, and 504.20. 396.12 Uses Not Permitted. Messenger supported wiring shall not be used in hoistways or where subject to physical damage. 396.30 Messenger Support. The messenger shall be supported at dead ends and at intermediate locations so as to eliminate tension on the conductors. The conductors shall not be permitted to come into contact with the messenger supports or any structural members, walls, or pipes.
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396.56 Conductor Splices and Taps. Conductor splices and taps made and insulated by approved methods shall be permitted in messenger supported wiring. 396.60 Grounding. The messenger shall be grounded as required by 250.80 and 250.86 for enclosure grounding.
ARTICLE 398 Open Wiring on Insulators I. General 398.1 Scope. This article covers the use, installation, and construction specifications of open wiring on insulators. 398.2 Definition. Open Wiring on Insulators. An exposed wiring method using cleats, knobs, tubes, and flexible tubing for the protection and support of single insulated conductors run in or on buildings. II. Installation 398.10 Uses Permitted. Open wiring on insulators shall be permitted only for industrial or agricultural establishments on systems of 600 volts, nominal, or less, as follows: (1) Indoors or outdoors (2) In wet or dry locations (3) Where subject to corrosive vapors (4) For services 398.12 Uses Not Permitted. Open wiring on insulators shall not be installed where concealed by the building structure. 398.15 Exposed Work. (A) Dry Locations. In dry locations, where not exposed to physical damage, conductors shall be permitted to be separately enclosed in flexible nonmetallic tubing. The tubing shall be in continuous lengths not exceeding 4.5 m (15 ft) and secured to the surface by straps at intervals not exceeding 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft). (B) Entering Spaces Subject to Dampness, Wetness, or Corrosive Vapors. Conductors entering or leaving locations subject to dampness, wetness, or corrosive vapors shall have drip loops formed on them and shall then pass upward and inward from the outside of the buildings, or from the damp, wet, or corrosive location, through noncombustible, nonabsorbent insulating tubes. FPN: See 230.52 for individual conductors entering buildings or other structures.
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(C) Exposed to Physical Damage. Conductors within 2.1 m (7 ft) from the floor shall be considered exposed to physical damage. Where open conductors cross ceiling joists and wall studs and are exposed to physical damage, they shall be protected by one of the following methods: (1) Guard strips not less than 25 mm (1 in.) nominal in thickness and at least as high as the insulating supports, placed on each side of and close to the wiring. (2) A substantial running board at least 13 mm (1⁄2 in.) thick in back of the conductors with side protections. Running boards shall extend at least 25 mm (1 in.) outside the conductors, but not more than 50 mm (2 in.), and the protecting sides shall be at least 50 mm (2 in.) high and at least 25 mm (1 in.) nominal in thickness. (3) Boxing made in accordance with 398.15(C)(1) or (C)(2) and furnished with a cover kept at least 25 mm (1 in.) away from the conductors within. Where protecting vertical conductors on side walls, the boxing shall be closed at the top and the holes through which the conductors pass shall be bushed. (4) Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, or electrical metallic tubing. When installed in metal piping, the conductors shall be encased in continuous lengths of approved flexible tubing. 398.17 Through or Parallel to Framing Members. Open conductors shall be separated from contact with walls, floors, wood cross members, or partitions through which they pass by tubes or bushings of noncombustible, nonabsorbent insulating material. Where the bushing is shorter than the hole, a waterproof sleeve of noninductive material shall be inserted in the hole and an insulating bushing slipped into the sleeve at each end in such a manner as to keep the conductors absolutely out of contact with the sleeve. Each conductor shall be carried through a separate tube or sleeve. FPN: See 310.10 for temperature limitation of conductors.
398.19 Clearances. Open conductors shall be separated at least 50 mm (2 in.) from metal raceways, piping, or other conducting material, and from any exposed lighting, power, or signaling conductor, or shall be separated therefrom by a continuous and firmly fixed nonconductor in addition to the insulation of the conductor. Where any insulating tube is used, it shall be secured at the ends. Where practicable, conductors shall pass over rather than under any piping subject to leakage or accumulations of moisture. 398.23 In Accessible Attics. Conductors in unfinished attics and roof spaces shall comply with 398.23(A) or (B).
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(B) Not Accessible by Stairway or Permanent Ladder. Conductors shall be installed along the sides of or through bored holes in floor joists, studs, or rafters. Exception: In buildings completed before the wiring is installed, attic and roof spaces that are not accessible by stairway or permanent ladder and have headroom at all points less than 900 mm (3 ft), the wiring shall be permitted to be installed on the edges of rafters or joists facing the attic or roof space. 398.30 Securing and Supporting. (A) Conductor Sizes Smaller Than 8 AWG. Conductors smaller than 8 AWG shall be rigidly supported on noncombustible, nonabsorbent insulating materials and shall not contact any other objects. Supports shall be installed as follows: (1) Within 150 mm (6 in.) from a tap or splice (2) Within 300 mm (12 in.) of a dead-end connection to a lampholder or receptacle (3) At intervals not exceeding 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft) and at closer intervals sufficient to provide adequate support where likely to be disturbed
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(B) Conductor Sizes 8 AWG and Larger. Supports for conductors 8 AWG or larger installed across open spaces shall be permitted up to 4.5 m (15 ft) apart if noncombustible, nonabsorbent insulating spacers are used at least every 1.4 m (41⁄2 ft) to maintain at least 65 mm (21⁄2 in.) between conductors. Where not likely to be disturbed in buildings of mill construction, 8 AWG and larger conductors shall be permitted to be run across open spaces if supported from each wood cross member on approved insulators maintaining 150 mm (6 in.) between conductors. (C) Industrial Establishments. In industrial establishments only, where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the system, conductors of sizes 250 kcmil and larger shall be permitted to be run across open spaces where supported at intervals up to 9.0 m (30 ft) apart. (D) Mounting of Conductor Supports. Where nails are used to mount knobs, they shall not be smaller than tenpenny. Where screws are used to mount knobs, or where nails or screws are used to mount cleats, they shall be of a length sufficient to penetrate the wood to a depth equal to at least one-half the height of the knob and the full thickness of the cleat. Cushion washers shall be used with nails. (E) Tie Wires. 8 AWG or larger conductors supported on solid knobs shall be securely tied thereto by tie wires having an insulation equivalent to that of the conductor. 398.42 Devices. Surface-type snap switches shall be mounted in accordance with 404.10(A), and boxes shall not be required. Other type switches shall be installed in accordance with 404.4. III. Construction Specifications
398.104 Conductors. Conductors shall be of a type specified by Article 310.
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(A) Accessible by Stairway or Permanent Ladder. Conductors shall be installed along the side of or through bored holes in floor joists, studs, or rafters. Where run through bored holes, conductors in the joists and in studs or rafters to a height of not less than 2.1 m (7 ft) above the floor or floor joists shall be protected by substantial running boards extending not less than 25 mm (1 in.) on each side of the conductors. Running boards shall be securely fastened in place. Running boards and guard strips shall not be required for conductors installed along the sides of joists, studs, or rafters.
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ARTICLE 400 — FLEXIBLE CORDS AND CABLES
Chapter 4 Equipment for General Use 400.3 Suitability. Flexible cords and cables and their associated fittings shall be suitable for the conditions of use and location.
ARTICLE 400 Flexible Cords and Cables I. General 400.1 Scope. This article covers general requirements, applications, and construction specifications for flexible cords and flexible cables.
400.4 Types. Flexible cords and flexible cables shall conform to the description in Table 400.4. Types of flexible cords and flexible cables other than those listed in the table shall be the subject of special investigation.
400.2 Other Articles. Flexible cords and flexible cables shall comply with this article and with the applicable provisions of other articles of this Code. Table 400.4 Flexible Cords and Cables (See 400.4.) Nominal Insulation Thickness1 Type Letter
Trade Name Lamp cord
C
Elevator cable
E See Note 5. See Note 9. See Note 10.
Elevator cable
EO See Note 5. See Note 10.
Voltage
AWG or kcmil
300 600
18–16 14–10
300 or 20–2 600
300 or 20–2 600
Number of Conductors
Insulation
AWG or kcmil
mm
mils
Braid on Each Conductor
Outer Covering
Use
2 or more
Thermoset or thermoplastic
18–16 14–10
0.76 1.14
30 45
Cotton
None
Pendant or portable
Dry Not locations hard usage
2 or more
Thermoset
20–16 14–12 12–10 8–2
0.51 0.76 1.14 1.52
20 30 45 60
Cotton
Three cotton, Outer one flame-retardant & moistureresistant. See Note 3.
Elevator lighting and control
Unclassified locations
20–16 14–12 12–10 8–2
0.51 0.76 1.14 1.52
20 30 45 60
Flexible nylon jacket
20–16 14–12 12–10 8–2
0.51 0.76 1.14 1.52
20 30 45 60
Cotton
Outer one Three cotton, flame-retardant & moistureresistant. See Note 3.
Elevator lighting and control
Unclassified locations
2 or more
Thermoset
One cotton and a neoprene jacket. See Note 3. Elevator cable
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ETP See Note 5. See Note 10.
300 or 600
Rayon
Thermoplastic
ETT See Note 5. See Note 10.
300 or 600
None
One cotton or equivalent and a thermoplastic jacket
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Trade Name Electric vehicle cable
Voltage
AWG or kcmil
Number of Conductors
Insulation
AWG or kcmil
mm
Thermoset with optional nylon See Note 12.
18–16 14–10 8–2 1–4/0 250–500
0.76 (0.51) 1.14 (0.76) 1.52 (1.14) 2.03 (1.52) 2.41 (1.90)
30 (20) Optional 45 (30) 60 (45) 80 (60) 95 (75) See Note 12.
18–12
0.76(0.51)
30 (20) See Note 12.
18–16 14–10 8–2 1–4/0 250– 500
0.76 (0.51) 1.14 (0.76) 1.52 (1.14) 2.03 (1.52) 2.41 (1.90)
30 (20) 45 (30) 60 (45) 80 (60) 95 (75) See Note 12.
18–12
0.76 (0.51)
30 (20) See Note 12.
18–16 14–10 8–2 1–4/0 250– 500
0.76 (0.51) 1.14 (0.76) 1.52 (1.14) 2.03 (1.52) 2.41 (1.90)
30 (20) Optional 45 (30) 60 (45) 80 (60) 95 (75) See Note 12.
18–12
0.76 (0.51)
30 (20) See Note 12.
mils
Braid on Each Conductor
Outer Covering
Use
EV
600
18–500 2 or more See Note plus ground11. ing conductor(s), plus optional hybrid data, signal communications, and optical fiber cables
EVJ
300
18–12 See Note 11.
EVE
600
18–500 2 or more See Note plus ground11. ing conductor(s), plus optional hybrid data, signal communications, and optical fiber cables
EVJE
300
18–12 See Note 11.
EVT
600
18–500 2 or more See Note plus ground11. ing conductor(s), plus optional hybrid data, signal communications, and optical fiber cables
EVJT
300
18–12 See Note 11.
G
2000
12–500
2–6 plus grounding conductor(s)
Thermoset
12–2 1–4/0 250–500
1.52 2.03 2.41
60 80 95
Oil-resistant thermoset
G-GC
2000
12–500
3–6 plus grounding conductors and 1 ground check conductor
Thermoset
12–2 1–4/0 250–500
1.52 2.03 2.41
60 80 95
Oil-resistant thermoset
Heater cord
HPD
300
18–12
2, 3, or 4
Thermoset
18–16 14–12
0.38 0.76
15 30
None
Cotton or rayon
Portable heaters
Dry Not locations hard usage
Parallel heater cord
HPN See Note 6.
300
18–12
2 or 3
Oil-resistant thermoset
18–16 14–12
1.14 1.52 2.41
45 60 95
None
Oil-resistant thermoset
Portable
Damp Not locations hard usage
Portable power cable
Thermoplastic elastomer with optional nylon See Note 12.
Thermoplastic with optional nylon See Note 12.
Thermoset
Electric vehicle charging
Wet Extra locations hard usage
Hard usage Thermoplastic elastomer
Extra hard usage
Hard usage Thermoplastic
Electric vehicle charging
Wet Extra Locations hard usage
Hard usage Portable and extra hard usage
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Table 400.4 Continued Nominal Insulation Thickness1 Type Letter
Trade Name Thermoset jacketed heater cords
Nonintegral parallel cords
AWG or kcmil
Voltage
HSJ
300
18–12
HSJO
300
18–12
HSJOO
300
18–12
NISP-1 See Note 6.
300
20–18
NISP-2 See Note 6.
300
18–16
NISPE-1 See Note 6.
300
Number of Conductors 2, 3, or 4
2 or 3
20–18
Insulation
AWG or kcmil
mm
mils
Thermoset
18–16
0.76
30
Oil-resistant thermoset
14–12
1.14
45
Thermoset
20–18
0.38
15
18–16
0.76
30
20–18
0.38
15
18–16
0.76
30
20–18
0.38
15
18–16
0.76
30
Thermoplastic elastomer
NISPE-2 See Note 6.
300
18–16
NISPT-1 See Note 6.
300
20–18
NISPT-2 See Note 6.
300
18–16
Twisted portable cord
PD
300 600
18–16 14–10
2 or more
Thermoset or thermoplastic
18–16 14–10
0.76 1.14
30 45
Portable power cable
PPE
2000
12–500
1–6 plus optional grounding conductor(s)
Thermoplastic elastomer
12–2 1–4/0 250–500
1.52 2.03 2.41
60 80 95
Hard service cord
S See Note 4.
600
18–12
2 or more
Thermoset
18–16 14–10 8–2
0.76 1.14 1.52
30 45 60
600
8–250
1 or more
8–2 1–4/0 250
1.52 2.03 2.41
60 80 95
Flexible SC stage and lighting power cable
Hard service cord
70–230
Thermoplastic
Braid on Each Conductor None
Outer Covering Cotton and Thermoset
Portable or portable heater
Damp Hard locations usage
Pendant or portable
Damp Not locations hard usage
Cotton or rayon
Pendant or portable
Dry Not locations hard usage
Oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer
Portable, extra hard usage
Thermoset
Pendant or portable
Thermoset2
Portable, extra hard usage
Cotton and oil-resistant thermoset
None
Thermoset
Thermoplastic elastomer
Thermoplastic
Cotton
None
SCE
600
Thermoplastic elastomer
Thermoplastic elastomer2
SCT
600
Thermoplastic
Thermoplastic2
SE See Note 4.
600
SEW See Note 4. See Note 13.
600
SEO See Note 4.
600
SEOW See Note 4. See Note 13.
600
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0.76 1.14 1.52
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Use
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Thermoplastic elastomer
Pendant or portable
Damp Extra locations hard usage
Damp Extra locations hard usage Damp and wet locations
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Voltage
SEOO See Note 4.
600
SEOOW See Note 4. See Note 13.
600
Junior hard SJ service cord
300
SJE
300
SJEW See Note 13.
300
SJEO
300
SJEOW See Note 13.
300
SJEOO
300
SJEOOW See Note 13.
300
SJO
300
SJOW See Note 13.
300
SJOO
300
SJOOW See Note 13.
300
SJT
300
SJTW See Note 13.
300
SJTO
300
SJTOW See Note 13.
300
SJTOO
300
SJTOOW See Note 13.
300
AWG or kcmil 18–2
Number of Conductors 2 or more
Insulation Oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer
AWG or kcmil
mm
mils
18–16 14–10 8–2
0.76 1.14 1.52
30 45 60
Braid on Each Conductor None
Outer Covering Oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer
Use Pendant or portable
Damp Extra locations hard usage Damp and wet locations
18–10
2–6
Thermoset
18–12
0.76
30
None
Thermoplastic elastomer
Thermoset
Pendant or portable
Damp Hard locations usage
Thermoplastic elastomer Damp and wet locations Oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer
Damp locations Damp and wet locations
Oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer
Damp locations
Damp and wet locations Thermoset
Oil-resistant thermoset
Damp locations Damp and wet locations
Oil-resistant thermoset
Damp locations Damp and wet locations
Thermoplastic
10
1.14
45
Thermoplastic
Damp locations Damp and wet locations
18–12
0.76
30
Oil-resistant thermoplastic
Damp locations Damp and wet locations
Oil-resistant thermoplastic
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Type Letter
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Voltage
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600
SOW See Note 4. See Note 13.
600
SOO See Note 4.
600
SOOW See Note 4. See Note 13.
600
18–2
Number of Conductors 2 or more
Insulation
AWG or kcmil
mm
mils
Thermoset
18–16
0.76
30
None
Outer Covering Oil-resistant thermoset
Use Pendant or portable
Damp Extra locations hard usage Damp and wet locations
Oil-resistant thermoset
14–10 8–2
1.14 1.52
45 60
Damp locations Damp and wet locations
All SP-1 thermoset See Note 6. parallel cord
300
20–18
SP-2 See Note 6.
300
SP-3 See Note 6.
20–18
0.76
30
18–16
18-16
1.14
45
300
18–10
18–16 14 12 10
1.52 2.03 2.41 2.80
60 80 95 110
All SPE-1 elastomer See Note 6. (thermoplastic) parallel cord
300
20-18
20–18
0.76
30
SPE-2 See Note 6.
300
18–16
18–16
1.14
45
SPE-3 See Note 6.
300
18–10
18–16 14 12 10
1.52 2.03 2.41 2.80
60 80 95 110
SPT-1 See Note 6.
300
20–18
20–18
0.76
30
SPT-1W See Note 6. See Note 13.
300
SPT-2 See Note 6.
300
SPT-2W See Note 6. See Note 13.
300
SPT-3 See Note 6.
300
All plastic parallel cord
Braid on Each Conductor
2 or 3
2 or 3
2 or 3
Thermoset
Thermoplastic elastomer
Thermoplastic
None
None
Pendant or portable
Damp Not locations hard usage
Refrigerators, room air conditioners, and as permitted in 422.16(B) None
None
Pendant or portable
Damp Not locations Hard usage
Refrigerators, room air conditioners, and as permitted in 422.16(B) None
None
Pendant or portable
Damp Not locations hard usage Damp and wet locations
18–16
18–16
1.14
45
Damp locations Damp and wet locations
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60 80 95 110
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Table 400.4 Continued Nominal Insulation Thickness1 Type Letter
Trade Name Range, dryer cable
Hard service cord
Vacuum cleaner cord
Parallel tinsel cord
Voltage
AWG or kcmil
Number of Conductors
Insulation
AWG or kcmil
mm
mils
10–4
1.14
45
Braid on Each Conductor
Outer Covering
SRD
300
10–4
3 or 4
Thermoset
None
Thermoset
SRDE
300
10–4
3 or 4
Thermoplastic elastomer
None
Thermoplastic elastomer
SRDT
300
10–4
3 or 4
Thermoplastic
None
Thermoplastic
ST See Note 4.
600
18–2
2 or more
Thermoplastic
None
Thermoplastic
STW See Note 4. See Note 13.
600
STO See Note 4.
600
STOW See Note 4. See Note 13.
600
STOO See Note 4.
600
STOOW See Note 4.
600
SV See Note 6.
300
SVE See Note 6.
300
SVEO See Note 6.
300
SVEOO See Note 6.
300
Oil-resistant thermoplastic elastomer
SVO
300
Thermoset
Oil-resistant thermoset
SVOO
300
Oil-resistant thermoset
Oil-resistant thermoset
SVT See Note 6.
300
Thermoplastic
Thermoplastic
SVTO See Note 6.
300
Thermoplastic
Oil-resistant thermoplastic
SVTOO
300
Oil-resistant thermoplastic
TPT See Note 2.
300
18–16 14–10 8–2
0.76 1.14 1.52
30 45 60
Use Portable
Damp Ranges, locations dryers
Pendant or portable
Damp Extra locations hard usage Damp and wet locations
Oil-resistant thermoplastic
Damp locations Damp and wet locations
Oil-resistant thermoplastic
Damp locations Damp and wet locations
18–16
2 or 3
Thermoset
18–16
0.38
15
None
Thermoplastic elastomer
Thermoset
Pendant or portable
Damp Not locations hard usage
Thermoplastic elastomer Oil-resistant termoplastic elastomer
27
2
Thermoplastic
27
0.76
N30
None
Thermoplastic
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Table 400.4 Continued Nominal Insulation Thickness1 Type Letter
Trade Name
AWG or kcmil
Voltage
Jacketed tinsel cord
TST See Note 2.
300
27
Portable powercable
W
2000
12–500 501–1000
Number of Conductors 2
1–6 1
Insulation Thermoplastic Thermoset
AWG or kcmil
mm
mils
Braid on Each Conductor
27
0.38
N15
None
12–2 1–4/0 250–500 501–1000
1.52 2.03 2.41 2.80
N60 N80 N95 110
Outer Covering
Use
Thermoplastic
Attached to Damp Not an appliance locations hard usage
Oil-resistant thermoset
Portable, extra hard usage
*See Note 8. **The required outer covering on some single conductor cables may be integral with the insulation. Notes: 1. All types listed in Table 400.4 shall have individual conductors twisted together except for Types HPN, SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, SPE-1, SPE-2, SPE-3, SPT-1, SPT-2, SPT-3, TPT, NISP-1, NISP-2, NISPT-1, NISPT-2, NISPE-1, NISPE-2, and three-conductor parallel versions of SRD, SRDE, and SRDT. 2. Types TPT and TST shall be permitted in lengths not exceeding 2.5 m (8 ft) where attached directly, or by means of a special type of plug, to a portable appliance rated at 50 watts or less and of such nature that extreme flexibility of the cord is essential. 3. Rubber-filled or varnished cambric tapes shall be permitted as a substitute for the inner braids. 4. Types G, G-GC, S, SC, SCE, SCT, SE, SEO, SEOO, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO, PPE, and W shall be permitted for use on theater stages, in garages, and elsewhere where flexible cords are permitted by this Code. 5. Elevator traveling cables for operating control and signal circuits shall contain nonmetallic fillers as necessary to maintain concentricity. Cables shall have steel supporting members as required for suspension by 620.41. In locations subject to excessive moisture or corrosive vapors or gases, supporting members of other materials shall be permitted. Where steel supporting members are used, they shall run straight through the center of the cable assembly and shall not be cabled with the copper strands of any conductor. In addition to conductors used for control and signaling circuits, Types E, EO, ETP, and ETT elevator cables shall be permitted to incorporate in the construction one or more 20 AWG telephone conductor pairs, one or more coaxial cables, or one or more optical fibers. The 20 AWG conductor pairs shall be permitted to be covered with suitable shielding for telephone, audio, or higher frequency communications circuits; the coaxial cables consist of a center conductor, insulation, and shield for use in video or other radio frequency communications circuits. The optical fiber shall be suitably covered with flame-retardant thermoplastic. The insulation of the conductors shall be rubber or thermoplastic of thickness not less than specified for the other conductors of the particular type of cable. Metallic shields shall have their own protective covering. Where used, these components shall be permitted to be incorporated in any layer of the cable assembly but shall not run straight through the center. 6. The third conductor in these cables shall be used for equipment grounding purpose only. The insulation of the grounding conductor for Types SPE-1, SPE-2, SPE-3, SPT-1, SPT-2, SPT-3, NISPT-1, NISPT-2, NISPE-1, and NISPE-2 shall be permitted to be thermoset polymer. 7. The individual conductors of all cords, except those of heat-resistant cords, shall have a thermoset or thermoplastic insulation, except that the equipment grounding conductor where used shall be in accordance with 400.23(B). 8. Where the voltage between any two conductors exceeds 300, but does not exceed 600, flexible cord of 10 AWG and smaller shall have thermoset or thermoplastic insulation on the individual conductors at least 1.14 mm (45 mils) in thickness, unless Type S, SE, SEO, SEOO, SO, SOO, ST, STO, or STOO cord is used. 9. Insulations and outer coverings that meet the requirements as flame retardant, limited smoke, and are so listed, shall be permitted to be marked for limited smoke after the code type designation. 10. Elevator cables in sizes 20 AWG through 14 AWG are rated 300 volts, and sizes 10 through 2 are rated 600 volts. 12 AWG is rated 300 volts with a 0.76-mm (30-mil) insulation thickness and 600 volts with a 1.14-mm (45-mil) insulation thickness. 11. Conductor size for Types EV, EVJ, EVE, EVJE, EVT, and EVJT cables apply to nonpower-limited circuits only. Conductors of power-limited (data, signal, or communications) circuits may extend beyond the stated AWG size range. All conductors shall be insulated for the same cable voltage rating. 12. Insulation thickness for Types EV, EVJ, EVEJE, EVT, and EVJT cables of nylon construction is indicated in parentheses. 13. Cords that comply with the requirements for outdoor cords and are so listed shall be permitted to be designated as weather and water resistant with the suffix “W” after the code type designation. Cords with the “W” suffix are suitable for use in wet locations.
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FPN: See Annex B, Table B.310.11, for adjustment factors for more than three current-carrying conductors in a raceway or cable with load diversity.
400.5 Ampacities for Flexible Cords and Cables. (A) Ampacity Tables. Table 400.5(A) provides the allowable ampacities, and Table 400.5(B) provides the ampacities for flexible cords and cables with not more than three currentcarrying conductors. These tables shall be used in conjunction with applicable end-use product standards to ensure selection of the proper size and type. Where cords are used in ambient temperatures exceeding 30°C (86°F), the temperature correction factors from Table 310.16 that correspond to the temperature rating of the cord shall be applied to the ampacity from Table 400.5(B). Where the number of current-carrying conductors exceeds three, the allowable ampacity or the ampacity of each conductor shall be reduced from the 3-conductor rating as shown in Table 400.5.
400.6 Markings. (A) Standard Markings. Flexible cords and cables shall be marked by means of a printed tag attached to the coil reel or carton. The tag shall contain the information required in 310.11(A). Types S, SC, SCE, SCT, SE, SEO, SEOO, SJ, SJE, SJEO, SJEOO, SJO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO, SEW, SEOW, SEOOW, SJEW, SJEOW, SJEOOW, SJOW, SJTW, SJTOW, SJTOOW, SOW, SOOW, STW, STOW, and STOOW flexible cords and G, G-GC, PPE, and W flexible cables shall be durably marked on the surface at intervals not exceeding 610 mm (24 in.) with the type designation, size, and number of conductors.
Table 400.5 Adjustment Factors for More Than Three Current-Carrying Conductors in a Flexible Cord or Cable
(B) Optional Markings. Flexible cords and cable types listed in Table 400.4 shall be permitted to be surface marked to indicate special characteristics of the cable materials. These markings include, but are not limited to, markings for limited smoke, sunlight resistance, and so forth.
Percent of Value in Tables 400.5(A) and 400.5(B)
4–6 7–9 10 – 20 21 – 30 31 – 40 41 and above
80 70 50 45 40 35
400.7 Uses Permitted.
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Table 400.5(A) Allowable Ampacity for Flexible Cords and Cables [Based on Ambient Temperature of 30°C (86°F). See 400.13 and Table 400.4.] Thermoset Types C, E, EO, PD, S, SJ, SJO, SJOW, SJOO, SJOOW, SO, SOW, SOO, SOOW, SP-1, SP-2, SP-3, SRD, SV, SVO, SVOO
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27* 20 18 17 16 15 14 12 10 8 6 4 2
0.5 — — — — — — — — — — — —
Thermoplastic Types ET, ETLB, ETP, ETT, SE, SEW, SEO, SEOW, SEOOW, SJE, SJEW, SJEO, SJEOW, SJEOOW, SJT, SJTW, SJTO, SJTOW, SJTOO, SJTOOW, SPE-1, SPE-2, SPE-3, SPT-1, SPT-1W, SPT-2, SPT-2W, SPT-3, ST, SRDE, SRDT, STO, STOW, STOO, STOOW, SVE, SVEO, SVT, SVTO, SVTOO A+ — 5** 7 — 10 — 15 20 25 35 45 60 80
B+ — *** 10 12 13 — 18 25 30 40 55 70 95
Types HPD, HPN, HSJ, HSJO, HSJOO — — 10 13 15 17 20 30 35 — — — —
*Tinsel cord. **Elevator cables only. ***7 amperes for elevator cables only; 2 amperes for other types. +The allowable currents under Column A apply to 3-conductor cords and other multiconductor cords connected to utilization equipment so that only 3 conductors are current-carrying. The allowable currents under Column B apply to 2-conductor cords and other multiconductor cords connected to utilization equipment so that only 2 conductors are current carrying.
(2) Where run through holes in walls, structural ceilings, suspended ceilings, dropped ceilings, or floors (3) Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings (4) Where attached to building surfaces Exception to (4): Flexible cord and cable shall be permitted to be attached to building surfaces in accordance with the provisions of 368.56(B) (5) Where concealed by walls, floors, or ceilings or located above suspended or dropped ceilings (6) Where installed in raceways, except as otherwise permitted in this Code (7) Where subject to physical damage 400.9 Splices. Flexible cord shall be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap where initially installed in appli-
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Table 400.5(B) Ampacity of Cable Types SC, SCE, SCT, PPE, G, G-GC, and W. [Based on Ambient Temperature of 30°C (86°F). See Table 400.4.] Temperature Rating of Cable. 60°C (140°F) Size (AWG or kcmil)
75°C (167°F)
90°C (194°F)
D1
E2
F3
D1
E2
F3
D1
E2
F3
12 10 8 6 4 3 2 1
— — 60 80 105 120 140 165
31 44 55 72 96 113 128 150
26 37 48 63 84 99 112 131
— — 70 95 125 145 170 195
37 52 65 88 115 135 152 178
31 43 57 77 101 118 133 156
— — 80 105 140 165 190 220
42 59 74 99 130 152 174 202
35 49 65 87 114 133 152 177
1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
195 225 260 300
173 199 230 265
151 174 201 232
230 265 310 360
207 238 275 317
181 208 241 277
260 300 350 405
234 271 313 361
205 237 274 316
250 300 350 400 500 600 700 750 800 900 1000
340 375 420 455 515 575 630 655 680 730 780
296 330 363 392 448 — — — — — —
259 289 318 343 392 — — — — — —
405 445 505 545 620 690 755 785 815 870 935
354 395 435 469 537 — — — — — —
310 346 381 410 470 — — — — — —
455 505 570 615 700 780 855 885 920 985 1055
402 449 495 535 613 — — — — — —
352 393 433 468 536 — — — — — —
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The ampacities under subheading D shall be permitted for single-conductor Types SC, SCE, SCT, PPE, and W cable only where the individual conductors are not installed in raceways and are not in physical contact with each other except in lengths not to exceed 600 mm (24 in.) where passing through the wall of an enclosure. 2 The ampacities under subheading E apply to two-conductor cables and other multiconductor cables connected to utilization equipment so that only two conductors are current carrying. 3 The ampacities under subheading F apply to three-conductor cables and other multiconductor cables connected to utilization equipment so that only three conductors are current carrying.
400.11 In Show Windows and Show Cases. Flexible cords used in show windows and show cases shall be Type S, SE, SEO, SEOO, SJ, SJE, SJEO, SJEOO, SJO, SJOO, SJT, SJTO, SJTOO, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO, SEW, SEOW, SEOOW, SJEW, SJEOW, SJEOOW, SJOW, SJOOW, SJTW, SJTOW, SJTOOW, SOW, SOOW, STW, STOW, or STOOW. Exception No. 1: For the wiring of chain-supported luminaires (lighting fixtures). Exception No. 2: As supply cords for portable lamps and other merchandise being displayed or exhibited. 400.12 Minimum Size. The individual conductors of a flexible cord or cable shall not be smaller than the sizes in Table 400.4. Exception: The size of the insulated ground-check conductor of Type G-GC cables shall be not smaller than 10 AWG.
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400.13 Overcurrent Protection. Flexible cords not smaller than 18 AWG, and tinsel cords or cords having equivalent characteristics of smaller size approved for use with specific appliances, shall be considered as protected against overcurrent by the overcurrent devices described in 240.5. 400.14 Protection from Damage. Flexible cords and cables shall be protected by bushings or fittings where passing through holes in covers, outlet boxes, or similar enclosures. In industrial establishments where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, flexible cords and cables shall be permitted to be installed in aboveground raceways that are no longer than 15 m (50 ft) to protect the flexible cord or cable from physical damage. Where more than three current-carrying conductors are installed within the raceway, the allowable ampacity shall be reduced in accordance with Table 400.5.
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II. Construction Specifications 400.20 Labels. Flexible cords shall be examined and tested at the factory and labeled before shipment. 400.21 Nominal Insulation Thickness. The nominal thickness of insulation for conductors of flexible cords and cables shall not be less than specified in Table 400.4. Exception: The nominal insulation thickness for the ground-check conductors of Type G-GC cables shall not be less than 1.14 mm (45 mils) for 8 AWG and not less than 0.76 mm (30 mils) for 10 AWG. 400.22 Grounded-Conductor Identification. One conductor of flexible cords that is intended to be used as a grounded circuit conductor shall have a continuous marker that readily distinguishes it from the other conductor or conductors. The identification shall consist of one of the methods indicated in 400.22(A) through 400.22(F). (A) Colored Braid. A braid finished to show a white or gray color and the braid on the other conductor or conductors finished to show a readily distinguishable solid color or colors. (B) Tracer in Braid. A tracer in a braid of any color contrasting with that of the braid and no tracer in the braid of the other conductor or conductors. No tracer shall be used in the braid of any conductor of a flexible cord that contains a conductor having a braid finished to show white or gray. Exception: In the case of Types C and PD and cords having the braids on the individual conductors finished to show white or gray. In such cords, the identifying marker shall be permitted to consist of the solid white or gray finish on one conductor, provided there is a colored tracer in the braid of each other conductor. (C) Colored Insulation. A white or gray insulation on one conductor and insulation of a readily distinguishable color or colors on the other conductor or conductors for cords having no braids on the individual conductors. For jacketed cords furnished with appliances, one conductor having its insulation colored light blue, with the other conductors having their insulation of a readily distinguishable color other than white or gray.
having insulation on the individual conductors integral with the jacket. (E) Tinned Conductors. One conductor having the individual strands tinned and the other conductor or conductors having the individual strands untinned for cords having insulation on the individual conductors integral with the jacket. (F) Surface Marking. One or more ridges, grooves, or white stripes located on the exterior of the cord so as to identify one conductor for cords having insulation on the individual conductors integral with the jacket. 400.23 Equipment Grounding Conductor Identification. A conductor intended to be used as an equipment grounding conductor shall have a continuous identifying marker readily distinguishing it from the other conductor or conductors. Conductors having a continuous green color or a continuous green color with one or more yellow stripes shall not be used for other than equipment grounding purposes. The identifying marker shall consist of one of the methods in 400.23(A) or 400.23(B). (A) Colored Braid. A braid finished to show a continuous green color or a continuous green color with one or more yellow stripes. (B) Colored Insulation or Covering. For cords having no braids on the individual conductors, an insulation of a continuous green color or a continuous green color with one or more yellow stripes. 400.24 Attachment Plugs. Where a flexible cord is provided with an equipment grounding conductor and equipped with an attachment plug, the attachment plug shall comply with 250.138(A) and 250.138(B). III. Portable Cables Over 600 Volts, Nominal 400.30 Scope. This part applies to multiconductor portable cables used to connect mobile equipment and machinery. 400.31 Construction. (A) Conductors. The conductors shall be 8 AWG copper or larger and shall employ flexible stranding.
Exception: Cords that have insulation on the individual conductors integral with the jacket.
Exception: The size of the insulated ground-check conductor of Type G-GC cables shall be not smaller than 10 AWG.
The insulation shall be permitted to be covered with an outer finish to provide the desired color.
(B) Shields. Cables operated at over 2000 volts shall be shielded. Shielding shall be for the purpose of confining the voltage stresses to the insulation.
(D) Colored Separator. A white or gray separator on one conductor and a separator of a readily distinguishable solid color on the other conductor or conductors of cords
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ARTICLE 402 Fixture Wires
400.32 Shielding. All shields shall be grounded.
400.34 Minimum Bending Radii. The minimum bending radii for portable cables during installation and handling in service shall be adequate to prevent damage to the cable. 400.35 Fittings. Connectors used to connect lengths of cable in a run shall be of a type that lock firmly together. Provisions shall be made to prevent opening or closing these connectors while energized. Suitable means shall be used to eliminate tension at connectors and terminations.
402.1 Scope. This article covers general requirements and construction specifications for fixture wires. 402.2 Other Articles. Fixture wires shall comply with this article and also with the applicable provisions of other articles of this Code. FPN: For application in luminaires (lighting fixtures), see Article 410.
402.3 Types. Fixture wires shall be of a type listed in Table 402.3, and they shall comply with all requirements of that table. The fixture wires listed in Table 402.3 are all suitable for service at 600 volts, nominal, unless otherwise specified. FPN: Thermoplastic insulation may stiffen at temperatures colder than −10°C (+14°F), requiring that care be exercised during installation at such temperatures. Thermoplastic insulation may also be deformed at normal temperatures where subjected to pressure, requiring that care be exercised during installation and at points of support.
400.36 Splices and Terminations. Portable cables shall not contain splices unless the splices are of the permanent molded, vulcanized types in accordance with 110.14(B). Terminations on portable cables rated over 600 volts, nominal, shall be accessible only to authorized and qualified personnel.
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Table 402.3 Fixture Wires Thickness of Insulation Type Letter
Name Heat-resistant rubber-covered fixture wire — flexible stranding
FFH-2
Insulation
AWG
mm
mils
Heat-resistant rubber Cross-linked synthetic polymer
18–16
0.76
30
18–16
0.76
30
Outer Covering
Maximum Operating Temperature
Application Provisions
Nonmetallic covering
75°C 167°F
Fixture wiring
ECTFE — solid or 7strand
HF
Ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene
18–14
0.38
15
None
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring
ECTFE — flexible stranding
HFF
Ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene
18–14
0.38
15
None
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring
Tape insulated fixture wire — solid or 7-strand
KF-1
Aromatic polyimide tape
18–10
0.14
5.5
None
200°C 392°F
KF-2
Aromatic polyimide tape
18–10
0.21
8.4
None
200°C 392°F
Fixture wiring — limited to 300 volts Fixture wiring
KFF-1
Aromatic polyimide tape
18–10
0.14
5.5
None
200°C 392°F
KFF-2
Aromatic polyimide tape
18–10
0.21
8.4
None
200°C 392°F
Tape insulated fixture wire — flexible stranding
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Table 402.3 Continued Thickness of Insulation
Insulation
AWG
mm
mils
Outer Covering
Maximum Operating Temperature
Application Provisions
Perfluoro- alkoxy — solid or 7- strand (nickel or nickel-coated copper)
PAF
Perfluoro-alkoxy
18–14
0.51
20
None
250°C 482°F
Fixture wiring (nickel or nickel-coated copper)
Perfluoro-alkoxy — flexible stranding
PAFF
Perfluoro-alkoxy
18–14
0.51
20
None
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring
Fluorinated ethylene propylene fixture wire — solid or 7-strand
PF
Fluorinated ethylene propylene
18–14
0.51
20
None
200°C 392°F
Fixture wiring
Fluorinated ethylene propylene fixture wire — flexible stranding
PFF
Fluorinated ethylene propylene
18–14
0.51
20
None
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring
Fluorinated ethylene propylene fixture wire — solid or 7-strand
PGF
Fluorinated ethylene propylene
18–14
0.36
14
Glass braid
200°C 392°F
Fixture wiring
Fluorinated ethylene propylene fixture wire — flexible stranding
PGFF
Fluorinated ethylene propylene
18–14
0.36
14
Glass braid
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring
Extruded polytetrafluoroethylene — solid or 7-strand (nickel or nickel-coated copper)
PTF
Extruded polytetrafluoroethylene
18–14
0.51
20
None
250°C 482°F
Fixture wiring (nickel or nickel-coated copper)
Extruded polytetrafluoroethylene — flexible stranding 26-36 (AWG silver or nickel- coated coper)
PTFF
Extruded polytetrafluoroethylene
18–14
0.51
20
None
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring (silver or nickel-coated copper)
Heat-resistant rubbercovered fixture wire — solid or 7-strand
RFH-1
Heat-resistant rubber
18
0.38
15
Nonmetallic covering
75°C 167°F
Fixture wiring — limited to 300 volts
RFH-2
Heat-resistant rubber Cross-linked synthetic polymer
18–16
0.76
30
None or nonmetallic covering
75°C 167°F
Fixture wiring
18–16
0.76
30
None or nonmetallic covering
90°C 194°F
Fixture wiring —
18–16
1.14
45
Heat-resistant RFHH-2* Cross-linked cross-linked synthetic synthetic polymerpolymer insulated fixture wire RFHH-3* — solid or 7- strand
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Table 402.3 Continued Thickness of Insulation
Name Silicone insulated fixture wire — solid or 7-strand
Insulation
AWG
mm
mils
Outer Covering
Maximum Operating Temperature
Application Provisions
SF-1
Silicone rubber
18
0.38
15
Nonmetallic covering
200°C 392°F
Fixture wiring — limited to 300 volts
SF-2
Silicone rubber
18–12 10
0.76 1.14
30 45
Nonmetallic covering
200°C 392°F
Fixture wiring
SFF-1
Silicone rubber
18
0.38
15
Nonmetallic covering
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring — limited to 300 volts
SFF-2
Silicone rubber
18–12 10
0.76 1.14
30 45
Nonmetallic covering
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring
Thermoplastic covered fixture wire — solid or 7-strand
TF*
Thermoplastic
18–16
0.76
30
None
60°C 140°F
Fixture wiring
Thermoplastic covered fixture wire — flexible stranding
TFF*
Thermoplastic
18–16
0.76
30
None
60°C 140°F
Fixture wiring
Heat-resistant thermo plastic covered fixture wire — solid or 7-strand
TFN*
Thermoplastic
18–16
0.38
15
Nylon-jacketed or equivalent
90°C 194°F
Fixture wiring
Heat-resistant thermo plastic covered fixture wire — flexible stranded
TFFN*
Thermoplastic
18–16
0.38
15
Nylon-jacketed or equivalent
90°C 194°F
Fixture wiring
Silicone insulated fixture wire — flexible stranding
Cross-linked polyolefin insulated fixture wire — solid or 7-strand
XF*
Cross-linked polyolefin
18–14 12-10
0.76 1.14
30 45
None
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring — limited to 300 volts
Cross-linked polyolefin insulated fixture wire — flexible stranded
XFF*
Cross-linked polyolefin
18–14 12–10
0.76 1.14
30 45
None
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring — limited to 300 volts
Modified ETFE — solid or 7- strand
ZF
Modified ethylene tetrafluoroethylene
18–14
0.38
15
None
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring
Flexible stranding
ZFF
Modified ethylene tetrafluoroethylene
18–14
0.38
15
None
150°C 302°F
Fixture wiring
High temp. modified ETFE — solid or 7strand
ZHF
Modified ethylene tetrafluoroethylene
18–14
0.38
15
None
200°C 392°F
Fixture wiring
*Insulations and outer coverings that meet the requirements of flame retardant, limited smoke, and are so listed shall be permitted to be marked for limited smoke after the Code type designation.
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402.5 Allowable Ampacities for Fixture Wires. The allowable ampacity of fixture wire shall be as specified in Table 402.5. No conductor shall be used under such conditions that its operating temperature exceeds the temperature specified in Table 402.3 for the type of insulation involved.
402.11 Uses Not Permitted. Fixture wires shall not be used as branch-circuit conductors. 402.12 Overcurrent Protection. Overcurrent protection for fixture wires shall be as specified in 240.5.
FPN: See 310.10 for temperature limitation of conductors.
ARTICLE 404 Switches
Table 402.5 Allowable Ampacity for Fixture Wires Allowable Ampacity
18 16 14 12 10
6 8 17 23 28
402.6 Minimum Size. Fixture wires shall not be smaller than 18 AWG. 402.7 Number of Conductors in Conduit or Tubing. The number of fixture wires permitted in a single conduit or tubing shall not exceed the percentage fill specified in Table 1, Chapter 9. 402.8 Grounded Conductor Identification. Fixture wires that are intended to be used as grounded conductors shall be identified by one or more continuous white stripes on other than green insulation or by the means described in 400.22(A) through 400.22(E). 402.9 Marking. (A) Method of Marking. Thermoplastic insulated fixture wire shall be durably marked on the surface at intervals not exceeding 610 mm (24 in.). All other fixture wire shall be marked by means of a printed tag attached to the coil, reel, or carton. (B) Optional Marking. Fixture wire types listed in Table 402.3 shall be permitted to be surface marked to indicate special characteristics of the cable materials. These markings include, but are not limited to, markings for limited smoke, sunlight resistance, and so forth. 402.10 Uses Permitted. Fixture wires shall be permitted (1) for installation in luminaires (lighting fixtures) and in similar equipment where enclosed or protected and not subject to bending or twisting in use, or (2) for connecting luminaires (lighting fixtures) to the branch-circuit conductors supplying the luminaires (fixtures).
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I. Installation 404.1 Scope. The provisions of this article shall apply to all switches, switching devices, and circuit breakers where used as switches. 404.2 Switch Connections. (A) Three-Way and Four-Way Switches. Three-way and four-way switches shall be wired so that all switching is done only in the ungrounded circuit conductor. Where in metal raceways or metal-armored cables, wiring between switches and outlets shall be in accordance with 300.20(A). Exception: conductor.
Switch loops shall not require a grounded
(B) Grounded Conductors. Switches or circuit breakers shall not disconnect the grounded conductor of a circuit. Exception: A switch or circuit breaker shall be permitted to disconnect a grounded circuit conductor where all circuit conductors are disconnected simultaneously, or where the device is arranged so that the grounded conductor cannot be disconnected until all the ungrounded conductors of the circuit have been disconnected. 404.3 Enclosure. (A) General. Switches and circuit breakers shall be of the externally operable type mounted in an enclosure listed for the intended use. The minimum wire-bending space at terminals and minimum gutter space provided in switch enclosures shall be as required in 312.6. Exception No. 1: Pendant- and surface-type snap switches and knife switches mounted on an open-face switchboard or panelboard shall be permitted without enclosures. Exception No. 2: Switches and circuit breakers installed in accordance with 110.27(A)(1), (A)(2), (A)(3), or (A)(4) shall be permitted without enclosures. (B) Used as a Raceway. Enclosures shall not be used as junction boxes, auxiliary gutters, or raceways for conductors feeding through or tapping off to other switches or overcurrent devices, unless the enclosure complies with 312.8.
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404.4 Wet Locations. A switch or circuit breaker in a wet location or outside of a building shall be enclosed in a weatherproof enclosure or cabinet that shall comply with 312.2(A). Switches shall not be installed within wet locations in tub or shower spaces unless installed as part of a listed tub or shower assembly. 404.5 Time Switches, Flashers, and Similar Devices. Time switches, flashers, and similar devices shall be of the enclosed type or shall be mounted in cabinets or boxes or equipment enclosures. Energized parts shall be barriered to prevent operator exposure when making manual adjustments or switching. Exception: Devices mounted so they are accessible only to qualified persons shall be permitted without barriers, provided they are located within an enclosure such that any energized parts within 152 mm (6.0 in.) of the manual adjustment or switch are covered by suitable barriers. 404.6 Position and Connection of Switches. (A) Single-Throw Knife Switches. Single-throw knife switches shall be placed so that gravity will not tend to close them. Single-throw knife switches, approved for use in the inverted position, shall be provided with an integral mechanical means that ensures that the blades remain in the open position when so set. (B) Double-Throw Knife Switches. Double-throw knife switches shall be permitted to be mounted so that the throw is either vertical or horizontal. Where the throw is vertical, integral mechanical means shall be provided to hold the blades in the open position when so set. (C) Connection of Switches. Single-throw knife switches and switches with butt contacts shall be connected such that their blades are de-energized when the switch is in the open position. Bolted pressure contact switches shall have barriers that prevent inadvertent contact with energized blades. Singlethrow knife switches, bolted pressure contact switches, molded case switches, switches with butt contacts, and circuit breakers used as switches shall be connected so that the terminals supplying the load are de-energized when the switch is in the open position. Exception: The blades and terminals supplying the load of a switch shall be permitted to be energized when the switch is in the open position where the switch is connected to circuits or equipment inherently capable of providing a backfeed source of power. For such installations, a permanent sign shall be installed on the switch enclosure or immediately adjacent to open switches with the following words or equivalent: WARNING — LOAD SIDE TERMINALS MAY BE ENERGIZED BY BACKFEED. 404.7 Indicating. General-use and motor-circuit switches, circuit breakers, and molded case switches, where mounted
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in an enclosure as described in 404.3, shall clearly indicate whether they are in the open (off) or closed (on) position. Where these switch or circuit breaker handles are operated vertically rather than rotationally or horizontally, the up position of the handle shall be the (on) position. Exception No. 1: Vertically operated double-throw switches shall be permitted to be in the closed (on) position with the handle in either the up or down position. Exception No. 2: On busway installations, tap switches employing a center-pivoting handle shall be permitted to be open or closed with either end of the handle in the up or down position. The switch position shall be clearly indicating and shall be visible from the floor or from the usual point of operation. 404.8 Accessibility and Grouping. (A) Location. All switches and circuit breakers used as switches shall be located so that they may be operated from a readily accessible place. They shall be installed such that the center of the grip of the operating handle of the switch or circuit breaker, when in its highest position, is not more than 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) above the floor or working platform. Exception No. 1: On busway installations, fused switches and circuit breakers shall be permitted to be located at the same level as the busway. Suitable means shall be provided to operate the handle of the device from the floor. Exception No. 2: Switches and circuit breakers installed adjacent to motors, appliances, or other equipment that they supply shall be permitted to be located higher than 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) and to be accessible by portable means. Exception No. 3: Hookstick operable isolating switches shall be permitted at greater heights. (B) Voltage Between Adjacent Devices. A snap switch shall not be grouped or ganged in enclosures with other snap switches, receptacles, or similar devices, unless they are arranged so that the voltage between adjacent devices does not exceed 300 volts, or unless they are installed in enclosures equipped with identified, securely installed barriers between adjacent devices. 404.9 Provisions for General-Use Snap Switches. (A) Faceplates. Faceplates provided for snap switches mounted in boxes and other enclosures shall be installed so as to completely cover the opening and, where the switch is flush mounted, seat against the finished surface. (B) Grounding. Snap switches, including dimmer and similar control switches, shall be effectively grounded and shall provide a means to ground metal faceplates, whether or not a metal faceplate is installed. Snap switches shall be
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considered effectively grounded if either of the following conditions is met: (1) The switch is mounted with metal screws to a metal box or to a nonmetallic box with integral means for grounding devices. (2) An equipment grounding conductor or equipment bonding jumper is connected to an equipment grounding termination of the snap switch. Exception to (B): Where no grounding means exists within the snap-switch enclosure or where the wiring method does not include or provide an equipment ground, a snap switch without a grounding connection shall be permitted for replacement purposes only. A snap switch wired under the provisions of this exception and located within reach of earth, grade, conducting floors, or other conducting surfaces shall be provided with a faceplate of nonconducting, noncombustible material or shall be protected by a groundfault circuit interrupter. (C) Construction. Metal faceplates shall be of ferrous metal not less than 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) in thickness or of nonferrous metal not less than 1.02 mm (0.040 in.) in thickness. Faceplates of insulating material shall be noncombustible and not less than 2.54 mm (0.010 in.) in thickness, but they shall be permitted to be less than 2.54 mm (0.010 in.) in thickness if formed or reinforced to provide adequate mechanical strength. 404.10 Mounting of Snap Switches. (A) Surface-Type. Snap switches used with open wiring on insulators shall be mounted on insulating material that separates the conductors at least 13 mm (1⁄2 in.) from the surface wired over. (B) Box Mounted. Flush-type snap switches mounted in boxes that are set back of the finished surface as permitted in 314.20 shall be installed so that the extension plaster ears are seated against the surface. Flush-type snap switches mounted in boxes that are flush with the finished surface or project from it shall be installed so that the mounting yoke or strap of the switch is seated against the box. 404.11 Circuit Breakers as Switches. A hand-operable circuit breaker equipped with a lever or handle, or a poweroperated circuit breaker capable of being opened by hand in the event of a power failure, shall be permitted to serve as a switch if it has the required number of poles. FPN: See the provisions contained in 240.81 and 240.83.
404.12 Grounding of Enclosures. Metal enclosures for switches or circuit breakers shall be grounded as specified in Article 250. Where nonmetallic enclosures are used with
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metal raceways or metal-armored cables, provision shall be made for grounding continuity. Except as covered in 404.9(B), Exception, nonmetallic boxes for switches shall be installed with a wiring method that provides or includes an equipment ground. 404.13 Knife Switches. (A) Isolating Switches. Knife switches rated at over 1200 amperes at 250 volts or less, and at over 600 amperes at 251 to 600 volts, shall be used only as isolating switches and shall not be opened under load. (B) To Interrupt Currents. To interrupt currents over 1200 amperes at 250 volts, nominal, or less, or over 600 amperes at 251 to 600 volts, nominal, a circuit breaker or a switch of special design listed for such purpose shall be used. (C) General-Use Switches. Knife switches of ratings less than specified in 404.13(A) and 404.13(B) shall be considered general-use switches. FPN: See the definition of General-Use Switch in Article 100.
(D) Motor-Circuit Switches. Motor-circuit switches shall be permitted to be of the knife-switch type. FPN: See the definition of a Motor-Circuit Switch in Article 100.
404.14 Rating and Use of Snap Switches. Snap switches shall be used within their ratings and as indicated in 404.14(A) through 404.14(D). FPN No. 1: For switches on signs and outline lighting, see 600.6. FPN No. 2: For switches controlling motors, see 430.83, 430.109, and 430.110.
(A) Alternating Current General-Use Snap Switch. A form of general-use snap switch suitable only for use on ac circuits for controlling the following: (1) Resistive and inductive loads, including electric-discharge lamps, not exceeding the ampere rating of the switch at the voltage involved (2) Tungsten-filament lamp loads not exceeding the ampere rating of the switch at 120 volts (3) Motor loads not exceeding 80 percent of the ampere rating of the switch at its rated voltage (B) Alternating-Current or Direct-Current GeneralUse Snap Switch. A form of general-use snap switch suitable for use on either ac or dc circuits for controlling the following: (1) Resistive loads not exceeding the ampere rating of the switch at the voltage applied.
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(2) Inductive loads not exceeding 50 percent of the ampere rating of the switch at the applied voltage. Switches rated in horsepower are suitable for controlling motor loads within their rating at the voltage applied. (3) Tungsten-filament lamp loads not exceeding the ampere rating of the switch at the applied voltage if T-rated.
404.18 Wire-Bending Space. The wire-bending space required by 404.3 shall meet Table 312.6(B) spacings to the enclosure wall opposite the line and load terminals.
(C) CO/ALR Snap Switches. Snap switches rated 20 amperes or less directly connected to aluminum conductors shall be listed and marked CO/ALR.
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(D) Alternating-Current Specific-Use Snap Switches Rated for 347 Volts. Snap switches rated 347 volts ac shall be listed and shall be used only for controlling the loads permitted by (D)(1) and (D)(2).
406.1 Scope. This article covers the rating, type, and installation of receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs (cord caps).
(2) Inductive Loads. Inductive loads not exceeding the ampere and voltage ratings of the switch. Where particular load characteristics or limitations are specified as a condition of the listing, those restrictions shall be observed regardless of the ampere rating of the load. The ampere rating of the switch shall not be less than 15 amperes at a voltage rating of 347 volts ac. Flush-type snap switches rated 347 volts ac shall not be readily interchangeable in box mounting with switches identified in 404.14(A) and 404.14(B). (E) Dimmer Switches. General-use dimmer switches shall be used only to control permanently installed incandescent luminaires (lighting fixtures) unless listed for the control of other loads and installed accordingly. II. Construction Specifications 404.15 Marking. (A) Ratings. Switches shall be marked with the current voltage, and, if horsepower rated, the maximum rating for which they are designed. (B) Off Indication. Where in the off position, a switching device with a marked OFF position shall completely disconnect all ungrounded conductors to the load it controls. 404.16 600-Volt Knife Switches. Auxiliary contacts of a renewable or quick-break type or the equivalent shall be provided on all knife switches rated 600 volts and designed for use in breaking current over 200 amperes. 404.17 Fused Switches. A fused switch shall not have fuses in parallel except as permitted in 240.8.
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406.2 Receptacle Rating and Type. (A) Receptacles. Receptacles shall be listed and marked with the manufacturer’s name or identification and voltage and ampere ratings. (B) Rating. Receptacles and cord connectors shall be rated not less than 15 amperes, 125 volts, or 15 amperes, 250 volts, and shall be of a type not suitable for use as lampholders. FPN: See 210.21(B) for receptacle ratings where installed on branch circuits.
(C) Receptacles for Aluminum Conductors. Receptacles rated 20 amperes or less and designed for the direct connection of aluminum conductors shall be marked CO/ALR. (D) Isolated Ground Receptacles. Receptacles incorporating an isolated grounding connection intended for the reduction of electrical noise (electromagnetic interference) as permitted in 250.146(D) shall be identified by an orange triangle located on the face of the receptacle. (1) Isolated Equipment Grounding Conductor Required. Receptacles so identified shall be used only with grounding conductors that are isolated in accordance with 250.146(D). (2) Installation in Nonmetallic Boxes. Isolated ground receptacles installed in nonmetallic boxes shall be covered with a nonmetallic faceplate. Exception: Where an isolated ground receptacle is installed in a nonmetallic box, a metal faceplate shall be permitted if the box contains a feature or accessory that permits the effective grounding of the faceplate. 406.3 General Installation Requirements. Receptacle outlets shall be located in branch circuits in accordance with Part III of Article 210. General installation requirements shall be in accordance with 406.3(A) through 406.3(F).
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(1) Noninductive Loads. Noninductive loads other than tungsten-filament lamps not exceeding the ampere and voltage ratings of the switch.
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(A) Grounding Type. Receptacles installed on 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits shall be of the grounding type. Grounding-type receptacles shall be installed only on circuits of the voltage class and current for which they are rated, except as provided in Table 210.21(B)(2) and Table 210.21(B)(3). Exception: Nongrounding-type receptacles installed in accordance with 406.3(D). (B) To Be Grounded. Receptacles and cord connectors that have grounding contacts shall have those contacts effectively grounded. Exception No. 1: Receptacles mounted on portable and vehicle-mounted generators in accordance with 250.34. Exception No. 2: Replacement receptacles as permitted by 406.3(D). (C) Methods of Grounding. The grounding contacts of receptacles and cord connectors shall be grounded by connection to the equipment grounding conductor of the circuit supplying the receptacle or cord connector. FPN: For installation requirements for the reduction of electrical noise, see 250.146(D).
The branch-circuit wiring method shall include or provide an equipment-grounding conductor to which the grounding contacts of the receptacle or cord connector are connected. FPN No. 1: See 250.118 for acceptable grounding means. FPN No. 2: For extensions of existing branch circuits, see 250.130.
(D) Replacements. Replacement of receptacles shall comply with 406.3(D)(1), (D)(2), and (D)(3) as applicable. (1) Grounding-Type Receptacles. Where a grounding means exists in the receptacle enclosure or a grounding conductor is installed in accordance with 250.130(C), grounding-type receptacles shall be used and shall be connected to the grounding conductor in accordance with 406.3(C) or 250.130(C). (2) Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters. Ground-fault circuit-interrupter protected receptacles shall be provided where replacements are made at receptacle outlets that are required to be so protected elsewhere in this Code. (3) Non–grounding-Type Receptacles. Where grounding means does not exist in the receptacle enclosure, the installation shall comply with (D)(3)(a), (D)(3)(b), or (D)(3)(c). (a) A non–grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted to be replaced with another non–grounding-type receptacle(s). (b) A non–grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted to be replaced with a ground-fault circuit interrupter-
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type of receptacle(s). These receptacles shall be marked “No Equipment Ground.” An equipment grounding conductor shall not be connected from the ground-fault circuitinterrupter-type receptacle to any outlet supplied from the ground-fault circuit-interrupter receptacle. (c) A non–grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted to be replaced with a grounding-type receptacle(s) where supplied through a ground-fault circuit interrupter. Grounding-type receptacles supplied through the groundfault circuit interrupter shall be marked “GFCI Protected” and “No Equipment Ground.” An equipment grounding conductor shall not be connected between the groundingtype receptacles. (E) Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment. The installation of grounding-type receptacles shall not be used as a requirement that all cord-and-plug-connected equipment be of the grounded type. FPN: See 250.114 for types of cord-and-plug-connected equipment to be grounded.
(F) Noninterchangeable Types. Receptacles connected to circuits that have different voltages, frequencies, or types of current (ac or dc) on the same premises shall be of such design that the attachment plugs used on these circuits are not interchangeable. 406.4 Receptacle Mounting. Receptacles shall be mounted in boxes or assemblies designed for the purpose, and such boxes or assemblies shall be securely fastened in place unless otherwise permitted elsewhere in this Code. (A) Boxes That Are Set Back. Receptacles mounted in boxes that are set back from the finished surface as permitted in 314.20 shall be installed such that the mounting yoke or strap of the receptacle is held rigidly at the finished surface. (B) Boxes That Are Flush. Receptacles mounted in boxes that are flush with the finished surface or project therefrom shall be installed such that the mounting yoke or strap of the receptacle is held rigidly against the box or box cover. (C) Receptacles Mounted on Covers. Receptacles mounted to and supported by a cover shall be held rigidly against the cover by more than one screw or shall be a device assembly or box cover listed and identified for securing by a single screw. (D) Position of Receptacle Faces. After installation, receptacle faces shall be flush with or project from faceplates of insulating material and shall project a minimum of 0.4 mm (0.015 in.) from metal faceplates. Exception No. 1: Listed kits or assemblies encompassing receptacles and nonmetallic faceplates that cover the receptacle face, where the plate cannot be installed on any other receptacle, shall be permitted. Exception No. 2: Listed nonmetallic faceplates that cover the receptacle face to a maximum thickness of 1 mm (0.040 in.) shall be permitted.
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(E) Receptacles in Countertops and Similar Work Surfaces in Dwelling Units. Receptacles shall not be installed in a face-up position in countertops or similar work surfaces. (F) Exposed Terminals. Receptacles shall be enclosed so that live wiring terminals are not exposed to contact. 406.5 Receptacle Faceplates (Cover Plates). Receptacle faceplates shall be installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the mounting surface. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
(A) Thickness of Metal Faceplates. Metal faceplates shall be of ferrous metal not less than 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) in thickness or of nonferrous metal not less than 1.02 mm (0.040 in.) in thickness. (B) Grounding. Metal faceplates shall be grounded. (C) Faceplates of Insulating Material. Faceplates of insulating material shall be noncombustible and not less than 2.54 mm (0.10 in.) in thickness but shall be permitted to be less than 2.54 mm (0.10 in.) in thickness if formed or reinforced to provide adequate mechanical strength. 406.6 Attachment Plugs, Cord Connectors, and Flanged Surface Devices. All attachment plugs, cord connectors, and flanged surface devices (inlets and outlets) shall be listed and marked with the manufacturer’s name or identification and voltage and ampere ratings. (A) Construction of Attachment Plugs and Cord Connectors. Attachment plugs and cord connectors shall be constructed so that there are no exposed current-carrying parts except the prongs, blades, or pins. The cover for wire terminations shall be a part that is essential for the operation of an attachment plug or connector (dead-front construction). (B) Connection of Attachment Plugs. Attachment plugs shall be installed so that their prongs, blades, or pins are not energized unless inserted into an energized receptacle. No receptacle shall be installed so as to require the insertion of an energized attachment plug as its source of supply. (C) Attachment Plug Ejector Mechanisms. Attachment plug ejector mechanisms shall not adversely affect engagement of the blades of the attachment plug with the contacts of the receptacle. (D) Flanged Surface Inlet. A flanged surface inlet shall be installed such that the prongs, blades, or pins are not energized unless an energized cord connector is inserted into it. 406.7 Noninterchangeability. Receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs shall be constructed such that receptacle or cord connectors do not accept an attachment plug with a different voltage or current rating from that for which the device is intended. However, a 20-ampere T-slot
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receptacle or cord connector shall be permitted to accept a 15-ampere attachment plug of the same voltage rating. Non–grounding-type receptacles and connectors shall not accept grounding-type attachment plugs. 406.8 Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations. (A) Damp Locations. A receptacle installed outdoors in a location protected from the weather or in other damp locations shall have an enclosure for the receptacle that is weatherproof when the receptacle is covered (attachment plug cap not inserted and receptacle covers closed). An installation suitable for wet locations shall also be considered suitable for damp locations. A receptacle shall be considered to be in a location protected from the weather where located under roofed open porches, canopies, marquees, and the like, and will not be subjected to a beating rain or water runoff. (B) Wet Locations. (1) 15- and 20-Ampere Receptacles in a Wet Location. 15- and 20-ampere, 125- and 250-volt receptacles installed in a wet location shall have an enclosure that is weatherproof whether or not the attachment plug cap is inserted. (2) Other Receptacles. All other receptacles installed in a wet location shall comply with (B)(2)(a) or (B)(2)(b). (a) A receptacle installed in a wet location, where the product intended to be plugged into it is not attended while in use, shall have an enclosure that is weatherproof with the attachment plug cap inserted or removed. (b) A receptacle installed in a wet location where the product intended to be plugged into it will be attended while in use (e.g., portable tools) shall have an enclosure that is weatherproof when the attachment plug is removed. (C) Bathtub and Shower Space. Receptacles shall not be installed within or directly over a bathtub or shower stall. (D) Protection for Floor Receptacles. Standpipes of floor receptacles shall allow floor-cleaning equipment to be operated without damage to receptacles. (E) Flush Mounting with Faceplate. The enclosure for a receptacle installed in an outlet box flush-mounted in a finished surface shall be made weatherproof by means of a weatherproof faceplate assembly that provides a watertight connection between the plate and the finished surface. 406.9 Grounding-Type Receptacles, Adapters, Cord Connectors, and Attachment Plugs. (A) Grounding Poles. Grounding-type receptacles, cord connectors, and attachment plugs shall be provided with one fixed grounding pole in addition to the circuit poles. The grounding contacting pole of grounding-type plug-in
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ground-fault circuit interrupters shall be permitted to be of the movable, self-restoring type on circuits operating at not over 150 volts between any two conductors or any conductor and ground. (B) Grounding-Pole Identification. Grounding-type receptacles, adapters, cord connections, and attachment plugs shall have a means for connection of a grounding conductor to the grounding pole. A terminal for connection to the grounding pole shall be designated by one of the following: (1) A green-colored hexagonal-headed or -shaped terminal screw or nut, not readily removable. (2) A green-colored pressure wire connector body (a wire barrel). (3) A similar green-colored connection device, in the case of adapters. The grounding terminal of a grounding adapter shall be a green-colored rigid ear, lug, or similar device. The grounding connection shall be so designed that it cannot make contact with currentcarrying parts of the receptacle, adapter, or attachment plug. The adapter shall be polarized. (4) If the terminal for the grounding conductor is not visible, the conductor entrance hole shall be marked with the word green or ground, the letters G or GR, a grounding symbol, or otherwise identified by a distinctive green color. If the terminal for the equipment grounding conductor is readily removable, the area adjacent to the terminal shall be similarly marked. FPN: See FPN Figure 406.9(B)(4).
FPN Figure 406.9(B)(4) One Example of a Symbol Used to Identify the Termination Point for an Equipment Grounding Conductor.
(C) Grounding Terminal Use. A grounding terminal or grounding-type device shall not be used for purposes other than grounding. (D) Grounding-Pole Requirements. Grounding-type attachment plugs and mating cord connectors and receptacles shall be designed such that the grounding connection is made before the current-carrying connections. Groundingtype devices shall be so designed that grounding poles of attachment plugs cannot be brought into contact with current-carrying parts of receptacles or cord connectors. (E) Use. Grounding-type attachment plugs shall be used only with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor. FPN: See 200.10(B) for identification of grounded conductor terminals.
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406.10 Connecting Receptacle Grounding Terminal to Box. The connection of the receptacle grounding terminal shall comply with 250.146.
ARTICLE 408 Switchboards and Panelboards I. General 408.1 Scope. This article covers the following: (1) All switchboards, panelboards, and distribution boards installed for the control of light and power circuits (2) Battery-charging panels supplied from light or power circuits 408.2 Other Articles. Switches, circuit breakers, and overcurrent devices used on switchboards, panelboards, and distribution boards, and their enclosures shall comply with this article and also with the requirements of Articles 240, 250, 312, 314, 404, and other articles that apply. Switchboards and panelboards in hazardous (classified) locations shall comply with the requirements of Articles 500 through 517. 408.3 Support and Arrangement of Busbars and Conductors. (A) Conductors and Busbars on a Switchboard or Panelboard. Conductors and busbars on a switchboard or panelboard shall comply with 408.3(A)(1), (A)(2), and (A)(3) as applicable. (1) Location. Conductors and busbars shall be located so as to be free from physical damage and shall be held firmly in place. (2) Service Switchboards. Barriers shall be placed in all service switchboards such that no uninsulated, ungrounded service busbar or service terminal is exposed to inadvertent contact by persons or maintenance equipment while servicing load terminations. (3) Same Vertical Section. Other than the required interconnections and control wiring, only those conductors that are intended for termination in a vertical section of a switchboard shall be located in that section. Exception: Conductors shall be permitted to travel horizontally through vertical sections of switchboards where such conductors are isolated from busbars by a barrier. (B) Overheating and Inductive Effects. The arrangement of busbars and conductors shall be such as to avoid overheating due to inductive effects.
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bottom, sufficient space shall be provided to permit installation of conductors in the enclosure. The wiring space shall not be less than shown in Table 408.5 where the conduit or raceways enter or leave the enclosure below the busbars, their supports, or other obstructions. The conduit or raceways, including their end fittings, shall not rise more than 75 mm (3 in.) above the bottom of the enclosure.
(C) Used as Service Equipment. Each switchboard or panelboard, if used as service equipment, shall be provided with a main bonding jumper sized in accordance with 250.28(D) or the equivalent placed within the panelboard or one of the sections of the switchboard for connecting the grounded service conductor on its supply side to the switchboard or panelboard frame. All sections of a switchboard shall be bonded together using an equipment bonding conductor sized in accordance with Table 250.122 or Table 250.66 as appropriate.
Table 408.5 Clearance for Conductors Entering Bus Enclosures
Exception: Switchboards and panelboards used as service equipment on high-impedance grounded-neutral systems in accordance with 250.36 shall not be required to be provided with a main bonding jumper.
Minimum Spacing Between Bottom of Enclosure and Busbars, Their Supports, or Other Obstructions
(D) Terminals. In switchboards and panelboards, load terminals for field wiring, including grounded circuit conductor load terminals and connections to the ground bus for load equipment grounding conductors, shall be so located that it is not necessary to reach across or beyond an uninsulated ungrounded line bus in order to make connections.
Conductor Insulated busbars, their supports, or other obstructions Noninsulated busbars
(E) Phase Arrangement. The phase arrangement on 3-phase buses shall be A, B, C from front to back, top to bottom, or left to right, as viewed from the front of the switchboard or panelboard. The B phase shall be that phase having the higher voltage to ground on 3-phase, 4-wire, delta-connected systems. Other busbar arrangements shall be permitted for additions to existing installations and shall be marked.
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408.17 Location Relative to Easily Ignitible Material. Switchboards shall be placed so as to reduce to a minimum the probability of communicating fire to adjacent combustible materials. Where installed over a combustible floor, suitable protection thereto shall be provided.
(F) Minimum Wire-Bending Space. The minimum wirebending space at terminals and minimum gutter space provided in panelboards and switchboards shall be as required in 312.6.
408.18 Clearances. (A) From Ceiling. For other than a totally enclosed switchboard, a space not less than 900 mm (3 ft) shall be provided between the top of the switchboard and any combustible ceiling, unless a noncombustible shield is provided between the switchboard and the ceiling.
408.4 Circuit Directory or Circuit Identification. Every circuit and circuit modification shall be legibly identified as to its clear, evident, and specific purpose or use. The identification shall include sufficient detail to allow each circuit to be distinguished from all others. The identification shall be included in a circuit directory that is located on the face or inside of the panel door in the case of a panelboard, and located at each switch on a switchboard.
(B) Around Switchboards. Clearances around switchboards shall comply with the provisions of 110.26. 408.19 Conductor Insulation. An insulated conductor used within a switchboard shall be listed, shall be flame retardant, and shall be rated not less than the voltage applied to it and not less than the voltage applied to other conductors or busbars with which it may come in contact.
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408.7 Unused Openings. Unused openings for circuit breakers and switches shall be closed using identified closures, or other approved means that provide protection substantially equivalent to the wall of the enclosure.
Exception: Equipment within the same single section or multisection switchboard or panelboard as the meter on 3-phase, 4-wire, delta-connected systems shall be permitted to have the same phase configuration as the metering equipment.
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408.20 Location of Switchboards. Switchboards that have any exposed live parts shall be located in permanently dry locations and then only where under competent supervision and accessible only to qualified persons. Switchboards shall be located such that the probability of damage from equipment or processes is reduced to a minimum. 408.22 Grounding of Instruments, Relays, Meters, and Instrument Transformers on Switchboards. Instruments, relays, meters, and instrument transformers located on switchboards shall be grounded as specified in 250.170 through 250.178. III. Panelboards 408.30 General. All panelboards shall have a rating not less than the minimum feeder capacity required for the load calculated in accordance with Article 220. Panelboards shall be durably marked by the manufacturer with the voltage and the current rating and the number of phases for which they are designed and with the manufacturer’s name or trademark in such a manner so as to be visible after installation, without disturbing the interior parts or wiring. FPN: See 110.22 for additional requirements.
408.34 Classification of Panelboards. Panelboards shall be classified for the purposes of this article as either lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboards or power panelboards, based on their content. A lighting and appliance branch circuit is a branch circuit that has a connection to the neutral of the panelboard and that has overcurrent protection of 30 amperes or less in one or more conductors. (A) Lighting and Appliance Branch-Circuit Panelboard. A lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboard is one having more than 10 percent of its overcurrent devices protecting lighting and appliance branch circuits. (B) Power Panelboard. A power panelboard is one having 10 percent or fewer of its overcurrent devices protecting lighting and appliance branch circuits. 408.35 Number of Overcurrent Devices on One Panelboard. Not more than 42 overcurrent devices (other than those provided for in the mains) of a lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboard shall be installed in any one cabinet or cutout box. A lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboard shall be provided with physical means to prevent the installation of more overcurrent devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated, and approved. For the purposes of this article, a 2-pole circuit breaker shall be considered two overcurrent devices; a 3-pole circuit breaker shall be considered three overcurrent devices.
408.36 Overcurrent Protection. (A) Lighting and Appliance Branch-Circuit Panelboard Individually Protected. Each lighting and appliance branchcircuit panelboard shall be individually protected on the supply side by not more than two main circuit breakers or two sets of fuses having a combined rating not greater than that of the panelboard. Exception No. 1: Individual protection for a lighting and appliance panelboard shall not be required if the panelboard feeder has overcurrent protection not greater than the rating of the panelboard. Exception No. 2: For existing installations, individual protection for lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboards shall not be required where such panelboards are used as service equipment in supplying an individual residential occupancy. (B) Power Panelboard Protection. In addition to the requirements of 408.30, a power panelboard with supply conductors that include a neutral, and having more than 10 percent of its overcurrent devices protecting branch circuits rated 30 amperes or less, shall be protected by an overcurrent protective device having a rating not greater than that of the panelboard. This overcurrent protective device shall be located within or at any point on the supply side of the panelboard. Exception: This individual protection shall not be required for a power panelboard used as service equipment with multiple disconnecting means in accordance with 230.71. (C) Snap Switches Rated at 30 Amperes or Less. Panelboards equipped with snap switches rated at 30 amperes or less shall have overcurrent protection of 200 amperes or less. (D) Supplied Through a Transformer. Where a panelboard is supplied through a transformer, the overcurrent protection required by 408.36(A), (B), and (C) shall be located on the secondary side of the transformer. Exception: A panelboard supplied by the secondary side of a transformer shall be considered as protected by the overcurrent protection provided on the primary side of the transformer where that protection is in accordance with 240.21(C)(1). (E) Delta Breakers. A 3-phase disconnect or overcurrent device shall not be connected to the bus of any panelboard that has less than 3-phase buses. Delta breakers shall not be installed in panelboards. (F) Back-Fed Devices. Plug-in-type overcurrent protection devices or plug-in type main lug assemblies that are backfed and used to terminate field-installed ungrounded
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408.38 Enclosure. Panelboards shall be mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and shall be dead-front. Exception: Panelboards other than of the dead-front, externally operable type shall be permitted where accessible only to qualified persons. 408.39 Relative Arrangement of Switches and Fuses. In panelboards, fuses of any type shall be installed on the load side of any switches. Exception: Fuses installed as part of service equipment in accordance with the provisions of 230.94 shall be permitted on the line side of the service switch. 408.40 Grounding of Panelboards. Panelboard cabinets and panelboard frames, if of metal, shall be in physical contact with each other and shall be grounded. Where the panelboard is used with nonmetallic raceway or cable or where separate grounding conductors are provided, a terminal bar for the grounding conductors shall be secured inside the cabinet. The terminal bar shall be bonded to the cabinet and panelboard frame, if of metal; otherwise it shall be connected to the grounding conductor that is run with the conductors feeding the panelboard. Exception: Where an isolated equipment grounding conductor is provided as permitted by 250.146(D), the insulated equipment grounding conductor that is run with the circuit conductors shall be permitted to pass through the panelboard without being connected to the panelboard’s equipment grounding terminal bar. Grounding conductors shall not be connected to a terminal bar provided for grounded conductors (may be a neutral) unless the bar is identified for the purpose and is located where interconnection between equipment grounding conductors and grounded circuit conductors is permitted or required by Article 250.
408.55
IV. Construction Specifications 408.50 Panels. The panels of switchboards shall be made of moisture-resistant, noncombustible material. 408.51 Busbars. Insulated or bare busbars shall be rigidly mounted. 408.52 Protection of Instrument Circuits. Instruments, pilot lights, potential transformers, and other switchboard devices with potential coils shall be supplied by a circuit that is protected by standard overcurrent devices rated 15 amperes or less. Exception No. 1: Overcurrent devices rated more than 15 amperes shall be permitted where the interruption of the circuit could create a hazard. Short-circuit protection shall be provided. Exception No. 2: For ratings of 2 amperes or less, special types of enclosed fuses shall be permitted. 408.53 Component Parts. Switches, fuses, and fuseholders used on panelboards shall comply with the applicable requirements of Articles 240 and 404. 408.55 Wire-Bending Space in Panelboards. The enclosure for a panelboard shall have the top and bottom wirebending space sized in accordance with Table 312.6(B) for the largest conductor entering or leaving the enclosure. Side wirebending space shall be in accordance with Table 312.6(A) for the largest conductor to be terminated in that space. Exception No. 1: Either the top or bottom wire-bending space shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with Table 312.6(A) for a lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboard rated 225 amperes or less. Exception No. 2: Either the top or bottom wire-bending space for any panelboard shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with Table 312.6(A) where at least one side wirebending space is sized in accordance with Table 312.6(B) for the largest conductor to be terminated in any side wirebending space.
408.41 Grounded Conductor Terminations. Each grounded conductor shall terminate within the panelboard in an individual terminal that is not also used for another conductor.
Exception No. 3: The top and bottom wire-bending space shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with Table 312.6(A) spacings if the panelboard is designed and constructed for wiring using only one single 90 degree bend for each conductor, including the grounded circuit conductor, and the wiring diagram shows and specifies the method of wiring that shall be used.
Exception: Grounded conductors of circuits with parallel conductors shall be permitted to terminate in a single terminal if the terminal is identified for connection of more than one conductor.
Exception No. 4: Either the top or the bottom wirebending space, but not both, shall be permitted to be sized in accordance with Table 312.6(A) where there are no conductors terminated in that space.
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ARTICLE 409 — INDUSTRIAL CONTROL PANELS
408.56 Minimum Spacings. The distance between bare metal parts, busbars, and so forth shall not be less than specified in Table 408.56. Where close proximity does not cause excessive heating, parts of the same polarity at switches, enclosed fuses, and so forth shall be permitted to be placed as close together as convenience in handling will allow.
409.3 Other Articles. In addition to the requirements of Article 409, industrial control panels that contain branch circuits for specific loads or components, or are for control of specific types of equipment addressed in other articles of this Code, shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the applicable requirements from the specific articles in Table 409.3.
Exception: The distance shall be permitted to be less than that specified in Table 408.56 at circuit breakers and switches and in listed components installed in switchboards and panelboards.
Table 409.3 Other Articles Equipment/Occupancy
Article 210 410 430
I. General
Branch circuits Luminaires Motors, motor circuits, and controllers Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment Capacitors Hazardous (classified) locations Commercial garages; aircraft hangars; motor fuel dispensing facilities; bulk storage plants; spray application, dipping, and coating processes; and inhalation anesthetizing locations Cranes and hoists Electrically driven or controlled irrigation machines Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts, and stairway chair lifts Industrial machinery Resistors and reactors Transformers Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 remote-control, signaling, and power-limited circuits
409.1 Scope. This article covers industrial control panels intended for general use and operating at 600 volts or less.
II. Installation
Table 408.56 Minimum Spacings Between Bare Metal Parts Opposite Polarity Where Opposite Mounted on Polarity the Same Where Held Live Parts Surface Free in Air to Ground* Voltage
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
Not over 125 volts, nominal Not over 250 volts, nominal Not over 600 volts, nominal
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34
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12.7
12
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12
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19.1
34
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12
50.8
2
25.4
1
25.4
1
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ARTICLE 409 Industrial Control Panels
FPN: UL 508A is a safety standard for industrial control panels.
409.2 Definitions. Industrial Control Panel. An assembly of a systematic and standard arrangement of two or more components such as motor controllers, overload relays, fused disconnect switches, and circuit breakers and related control devices such as pushbutton stations, selector switches, timers, switches, control relays, and the like with associated wiring, terminal blocks, pilot lights, and similar components. The industrial control panel does not include the controlled equipment.
440 460.8, 460.9 500, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505 511, 513, 514, 515, 516, and 517 Part IV
610 675 620
670 470 450 725
409.20 Conductor — Minimum Size and Ampacity. The size of the industrial control panel supply conductor shall have an ampacity not less than 125 percent of the full-load current rating of all resistance heating loads plus 125 percent of the full-load current rating of the highest rated motor plus the sum of the full-load current ratings of all other connected motors and apparatus based on their duty cycle that may be in operation at the same time. 409.21 Overcurrent Protection. (A) General. Industrial control panels shall be provided with overcurrent protection in accordance with Parts I, II, and IX of Article 240.
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(B) Location. This protection shall be provided by either of the following: (1) An overcurrent protective device located ahead of the industrial control panel. (2) A single main overcurrent protective device located within the industrial control panel. Where overcurrent protection is provided as part of the industrial control panel, the supply conductors shall be considered as either feeders or taps as covered by 240.21. (C) Rating. The rating or setting of the overcurrent protective device for the circuit supplying the industrial control panel shall not be greater than the sum of the largest rating or setting of the branch-circuit short-circuit and groundfault protective device provided with the industrial control panel, plus 125 percent of the full-load current rating of all resistance heating loads, plus the sum of the full-load currents of all other motors and apparatus that could be in operation at the same time.
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conditions such as condensation, icing, corrosion, or contamination that may occur within the enclosure or enter via the conduit or unsealed openings. 409.102 Busbars and Conductors. Industrial control panels utilizing busbars shall comply with 409.102(A) and 409.102(B). (A) Support and Arrangement. Busbars shall be protected from physical damage and be held firmly in place. (B) Phase Arrangement. The phase arrangement on 3-phase horizontal common power and vertical buses shall be A, B, C from front to back, top to bottom, or left to right, as viewed from the front of the industrial control panel. The B phase shall be that phase having the higher voltage to ground on 3-phase, 4-wire, delta-connected systems. Other busbar arrangements shall be permitted for additions to existing installations and shall be marked.
Exception: Where one or more instantaneous trip circuit breakers or motor short-circuit protectors are used for motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection as permitted by 430.52(C), the procedure specified above for determining the maximum rating of the protective device for the circuit supplying the industrial control panel shall apply with the following provision: For the purpose of the calculation, each instantaneous trip circuit breaker or motor short-circuit protector shall be assumed to have a rating not exceeding the maximum percentage of motor full-load current permitted by Table 430.52 for the type of control panel supply circuit protective device employed.
(A) General. Industrial control panel enclosures shall not be used as junction boxes, auxiliary gutters, or raceways for conductors feeding through or tapping off to other switches or overcurrent devices, unless adequate space for this purpose is provided. The conductors shall not fill the wiring space at any cross section to more than 40 percent of the cross-sectional area of the space, and the conductors, splices, and taps shall not fill the wiring space at any cross section to more than 75 percent of the cross-sectional area of that space.
Where no branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device is provided with the industrial control panel for motor or combination of motor and non-motor loads, the rating or setting of the overcurrent protective device shall be based on 430.52 and 430.53, as applicable.
(B) Wire Bending Space. Wire bending space for the main supply terminals shall be in accordance with the requirements in 312.6. Wire bending space for other terminals shall be in accordance with the requirements in 430.10(B). The gutter space shall comply with 312.8.
409.30 Disconnecting Means. Disconnecting means that supply motor loads shall comply with Part IX of Article 430. 409.60 Grounding. Multisection industrial control panels shall be bonded together with an equipment grounding conductor or an equivalent grounding bus sized in accordance with Table 250.122. Equipment grounding conductors shall terminate on this grounding bus or to a grounding termination point provided in a single-section industrial control panel. III. Construction Specifications 409.100 Enclosures. Table 430.91 shall be used as the basis for selecting industrial control panel enclosures for use in specific locations other than hazardous (classified) locations. The enclosures are not intended to protect against
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409.104 Wiring Space in Industrial Control Panels.
409.108 Service-Entrance Equipment. Where used as service equipment, each industrial control panel shall be of the type that is suitable for use as service equipment. Where a grounded conductor is provided, the industrial control panel shall be provided with a main bonding jumper, sized in accordance with 250.28(D), for connecting the grounded conductor, on its supply side, to the industrial control panel equipment ground bus or terminal. 409.110 Marking. An industrial control panel shall be marked with the following information that is plainly visible after installation: (1) Manufacturer’s name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product can be identified.
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(4) If the industrial control panel is intended as service equipment, it shall be marked to identify it as being suitable for use as service equipment. (5) Electrical wiring diagram or the number of the index to the electrical drawings showing the electrical wiring diagram. (6) An enclosure type number shall be marked on the industrial control panel enclosure.
ARTICLE 410 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures), Lampholders, and Lamps I. General 410.1 Scope. This article covers luminaires (lighting fixtures), lampholders, pendants, incandescent filament lamps, arc lamps, electric-discharge lamps, decorative lighting products, lighting accessories for temporary seasonal and holiday use, portable flexible lighting products, and the wiring and equipment forming part of such products and lighting installations. 410.2 Application of Other Articles. Equipment for use in hazardous (classified) locations shall conform to Articles 500 through 517. Lighting systems operating at 30 volts or less shall conform to Article 411. Arc lamps used in theaters shall comply with 520.61, and arc lamps used in projection machines shall comply with 540.20. Arc lamps used on constantcurrent systems shall comply with the general requirements of Article 490. 410.3 Live Parts. Luminaires (fixtures), lampholders, and lamps shall have no live parts normally exposed to contact. Exposed accessible terminals in lampholders and switches shall not be installed in metal luminaire (fixture) canopies or in open bases of portable table or floor lamps. Exception: Cleat-type lampholders located at least 2.5 m (8 ft) above the floor shall be permitted to have exposed terminals.
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II. Luminaire (Fixture) Locations 410.4 Luminaires (Fixtures) in Specific Locations. (A) Wet and Damp Locations. Luminaires (fixtures) installed in wet or damp locations shall be installed so that water cannot enter or accumulate in wiring compartments, lampholders, or other electrical parts. All luminaires (fixtures) installed in wet locations shall be marked, “Suitable for Wet Locations.” All luminaires (fixtures) installed in damp locations shall be marked, “Suitable for Wet Locations” or “Suitable for Damp Locations.” (B) Corrosive Locations. Luminaires (fixtures) installed in corrosive locations shall be of a type suitable for such locations. (C) In Ducts or Hoods. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be permitted to be installed in commercial cooking hoods where all of the following conditions are met: (1) The luminaire (fixture) shall be identified for use within commercial cooking hoods and installed such that the temperature limits of the materials used are not exceeded. (2) The luminaire (fixture) shall be constructed so that all exhaust vapors, grease, oil, or cooking vapors are excluded from the lamp and wiring compartment. Diffusers shall be resistant to thermal shock. (3) Parts of the luminaire (fixture) exposed within the hood shall be corrosion resistant or protected against corrosion, and the surface shall be smooth so as not to collect deposits and to facilitate cleaning. (4) Wiring methods and materials supplying the luminaire(s) [fixture(s)] shall not be exposed within the cooking hood. FPN: See 110.11 for conductors and equipment exposed to deteriorating agents.
(D) Bathtub and Shower Areas. No parts of cordconnected luminaires (fixtures), chain-, cable-, or cordsuspended-luminaires (fixtures), lighting track, pendants, or ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans shall be located within a zone measured 900 mm (3 ft) horizontally and 2.5 m (8 ft) vertically from the top of the bathtub rim or shower stall threshold. This zone is all encompassing and includes the zone directly over the tub or shower stall. Luminaires (lighting fixtures) located in this zone shall be listed for damp locations, or listed for wet locations where subject to shower spray. (E) Luminaires (Fixtures) in Indoor Sports, Mixed-Use, and All-Purpose Facilities. Luminaires (fixtures) subject to physical damage, using a mercury vapor or metal halide lamp, installed in playing and spectator seating areas of indoor sports, mixed-use, or all-purpose facilities shall be
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(2) Supply voltage, phase, frequency, and full-load current. (3) Short-circuit current rating of the industrial control panel based on one of the following: a. Short-circuit current rating of a listed and labeled assembly b. Short-circuit current rating established utilizing an approved method
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of the type that protects the lamp with a glass or plastic lens. Such luminaires (fixtures) shall be permitted to have an additional guard. 410.5 Luminaires (Fixtures) Near Combustible Material. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be constructed, installed, or equipped with shades or guards so that combustible material is not subjected to temperatures in excess of 90°C (194°F).
300 mm (12 in.) or shelf width
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410.8 Luminaires (Fixtures) in Clothes Closets. (A) Definition. Storage Space. The volume bounded by the sides and back closet walls and planes extending from the closet floor vertically to a height of 1.8 m (6 ft) or to the highest clotheshanging rod and parallel to the walls at a horizontal distance of 600 mm (24 in.) from the sides and back of the closet walls, respectively, and continuing vertically to the closet ceiling parallel to the walls at a horizontal distance of 300 mm (12 in.) or the width of the shelf, whichever is greater; for a closet that permits access to both sides of a hanging rod, this space includes the volume below the highest rod extending 300 mm (12 in.) on either side of the rod on a plane horizontal to the floor extending the entire length of the rod. FPN: See Figure 410.8.
(B) Luminaire (Fixture) Types Permitted. Listed luminaires (fixtures) of the following types shall be permitted to be installed in a closet: (1) A surface-mounted or recessed incandescent luminaire (fixture) with a completely enclosed lamp (2) A surface-mounted or recessed fluorescent luminaire (fixture) (C) Luminaire (Fixture) Types Not Permitted. Incandescent luminaires (fixtures) with open or partially enclosed lamps and pendant luminaires (fixtures) or lampholders shall not be permitted.
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Figure 410.8 Closet Storage Space.
(D) Location. Luminaires (fixtures) in clothes closets shall be permitted to be installed as follows: (1) Surface-mounted incandescent luminaires (fixtures) installed on the wall above the door or on the ceiling, provided there is a minimum clearance of 300 mm (12 in.) between the luminaire (fixture) and the nearest point of a storage space (2) Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaires (fixtures) installed on the wall above the door or on the ceiling, provided there is a minimum clearance of 150 mm (6 in.) between the luminaire (fixture) and the nearest point of a storage space (3) Recessed incandescent luminaires (fixtures) with a completely enclosed lamp installed in the wall or the ceiling, provided there is a minimum clearance of 150 mm (6 in.) between the luminaire (fixture) and the nearest point of a storage space (4) Recessed fluorescent luminaires (fixtures) installed in the wall or the ceiling, provided there is a minimum clearance of 150 mm (6 in.) between the luminaire (fixture) and the nearest point of a storage space 410.9 Space for Cove Lighting. Coves shall have adequate space and shall be located so that lamps and equipment can be properly installed and maintained. III. Provisions at Luminaire (Fixture) Outlet Boxes, Canopies, and Pans 410.10 Space for Conductors. Canopies and outlet boxes taken together shall provide adequate space so that luminaire (fixture) conductors and their connecting devices can be properly installed.
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410.6 Luminaires (Fixtures) Over Combustible Material. Lampholders installed over highly combustible material shall be of the unswitched type. Unless an individual switch is provided for each luminaire (fixture), lampholders shall be located at least 2.5 m (8 ft) above the floor or shall be located or guarded so that the lamps cannot be readily removed or damaged. 410.7 Luminaires (Fixtures) in Show Windows. Chainsupported luminaires (fixtures) used in a show window shall be permitted to be externally wired. No other externally wired luminaires (fixtures) shall be used.
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410.11 Temperature Limit of Conductors in Outlet Boxes. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be of such construction or installed so that the conductors in outlet boxes shall not be subjected to temperatures greater than that for which the conductors are rated. Branch-circuit wiring, other than 2-wire or multiwire branch circuits supplying power to luminaires (fixtures) connected together, shall not be passed through an outlet box that is an integral part of a luminaire (fixture) unless the luminaire (fixture) is identified for through-wiring. FPN: See 410.32 for wiring supplying power to fixtures connected together.
410.12 Outlet Boxes to Be Covered. In a completed installation, each outlet box shall be provided with a cover unless covered by means of a luminaire (fixture) canopy, lampholder, receptacle, or similar device. 410.13 Covering of Combustible Material at Outlet Boxes. Any combustible wall or ceiling finish exposed between the edge of a luminaire (fixture) canopy or pan and an outlet box shall be covered with noncombustible material. 410.14 Connection of Electric-Discharge Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures). (A) Independent of the Outlet Box. Electric-discharge luminaires (lighting fixtures) supported independently of the outlet box shall be connected to the branch circuit through metal raceway, nonmetallic raceway, Type MC cable, Type AC cable, Type MI cable, nonmetallic sheathed cable, or by flexible cord as permitted in 410.30(B) or 410.30(C). (B) Access to Boxes. Electric-discharge luminaires (fixtures) surface mounted over concealed outlet, pull, or junction boxes and designed not to be supported solely by the outlet box shall be provided with suitable openings in the back of the luminaire (fixture) to provide access to the wiring in the box. IV. Luminaire (Fixture) Supports 410.15 Supports. (A) General. Luminaires (fixtures) and lampholders shall be securely supported. A luminaire (fixture) that weighs more than 3 kg (6 lb) or exceeds 400 mm (16 in.) in any dimension shall not be supported by the screw shell of a lampholder. (B) Metal or Nonmetallic Poles Supporting Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures). Metal or nonmetallic poles shall be permitted to be used to support luminaires (lighting fixtures) and as a raceway to enclose supply conductors, provided the following conditions are met:
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(1) A pole shall have a handhole not less than 50 mm × 100 mm (2 in. × 4 in.) with a raintight cover to provide access to the supply terminations within the pole or pole base. Exception No. 1: No handhole shall be required in a pole 2.5 m (8 ft) or less in height above grade where the supply wiring method continues without splice or pull point, and where the interior of the pole and any splices are accessible by removing the luminaire (fixture). Exception No. 2: No handhole shall be required in a pole 6.0 m (20 ft) or less in height above grade that is provided with a hinged base. (2) Where raceway risers or cable is not installed within the pole, a threaded fitting or nipple shall be brazed, welded, or attached to the pole opposite the handhole for the supply connection. (3) A metal pole shall be provided with a grounding terminal as follows: a. A pole with a handhole shall have the grounding terminal accessible from the handhole. b. A pole with a hinged base shall have the grounding terminal accessible within the base. Exception to (3): No grounding terminal shall be required in a pole 2.5 m (8 ft) or less in height above grade where the supply wiring method continues without splice or pull, and where the interior of the pole and any splices are accessible by removing the luminaire (fixture). (4) A metal pole with a hinged base shall have the hinged base and pole bonded together. (5) Metal raceways or other equipment grounding conductors shall be bonded to the metal pole with an equipment grounding conductor recognized by 250.118 and sized in accordance with 250.122. (6) Conductors in vertical poles used as raceway shall be supported as provided in 300.19. 410.16 Means of Support. (A) Outlet Boxes. Outlet boxes or fittings installed as required by 314.23 and complying with the provisions of 314.27(A) and 314.27(B) shall be permitted to support luminaires (fixtures). (B) Inspection. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be installed such that the connections between the luminaire (fixture) conductors and the circuit conductors can be inspected without requiring the disconnection of any part of the wiring unless the luminaires (fixtures) are connected by attachment plugs and receptacles. (C) Suspended Ceilings. Framing members of suspended ceiling systems used to support luminaires (fixtures) shall be securely fastened to each other and shall be securely
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(D) Luminaire (Fixture) Studs. Luminaire (fixture) studs that are not a part of outlet boxes, hickeys, tripods, and crowfeet shall be made of steel, malleable iron, or other material suitable for the application. (E) Insulating Joints. Insulating joints that are not designed to be mounted with screws or bolts shall have an exterior metal casing, insulated from both screw connections. (F) Raceway Fittings. Raceway fittings used to support a luminaire(s) [lighting fixture(s)] shall be capable of supporting the weight of the complete fixture assembly and lamp(s). (G) Busways. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be permitted to be connected to busways in accordance with 368.17(C). (H) Trees. Outdoor luminaires (lighting fixtures) and associated equipment shall be permitted to be supported by trees. FPN No. 1: See 225.26 for restrictions for support of overhead conductors. FPN No. 2: See 300.5(D) for protection of conductors.
V. Grounding 410.17 General. Luminaires (fixtures) and lighting equipment shall be grounded as required in Article 250 and Part V of this article. 410.18 Exposed Luminaire (Fixture) Parts. (A) Exposed Conductive Parts. Exposed metal parts shall be grounded or insulated from ground and other conducting surfaces or be inaccessible to unqualified personnel. Lamp tie wires, mounting screws, clips, and decorative bands on glass spaced at least 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) from lamp terminals shall not be required to be grounded. (B) Made of Insulating Material. Luminaires (fixtures) directly wired or attached to outlets supplied by a wiring method that does not provide a ready means for grounding shall be made of insulating material and shall have no exposed conductive parts. Exception No. 1: Replacement luminaires (fixtures) shall be permitted to connect an equipment grounding conductor from the outlet in compliance with 250.130(C). The luminaire (fixture) shall then be grounded in accordance with 410.18(A).
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Exception No. 2: Where no equipment grounding conductor exists at the outlet, replacement luminaires (fixtures) that are GFCI protected shall not be required to be connected to an equipment grounding conductor. 410.20 Equipment Grounding Conductor Attachment. Luminaires (fixtures) with exposed metal parts shall be provided with a means for connecting an equipment grounding conductor for such luminaires (fixtures). 410.21 Methods of Grounding. Luminaires (fixtures) and equipment shall be considered grounded where mechanically connected to an equipment grounding conductor as specified in 250.118 and sized in accordance with 250.122. VI. Wiring of Luminaires (Fixtures) 410.22 Luminaire (Fixture) Wiring — General. Wiring on or within fixtures shall be neatly arranged and shall not be exposed to physical damage. Excess wiring shall be avoided. Conductors shall be arranged so that they are not subjected to temperatures above those for which they are rated. 410.23 Polarization of Luminaires (Fixtures). Luminaires (fixtures) shall be wired so that the screw shells of lampholders are connected to the same luminaire (fixture) or circuit conductor or terminal. The grounded conductor, where connected to a screw-shell lampholder, shall be connected to the screw shell. 410.24 Conductor Insulation. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be wired with conductors having insulation suitable for the environmental conditions, current, voltage, and temperature to which the conductors will be subjected. FPN: For ampacity of luminaire (fixture) wire, maximum operating temperature, voltage limitations, minimum wire size, and so forth, see Article 402.
410.27 Pendant Conductors for Incandescent Filament Lamps. (A) Support. Pendant lampholders with permanently attached leads, where used for other than festoon wiring, shall be hung from separate stranded rubber-covered conductors that are soldered directly to the circuit conductors but supported independently thereof. (B) Size. Unless part of listed decorative lighting assemblies, pendant conductors shall not be smaller than 14 AWG for mogul-base or medium-base screw-shell lampholders or smaller than 18 AWG for intermediate or candelabra-base lampholders. (C) Twisted or Cabled. Pendant conductors longer than 900 mm (3 ft) shall be twisted together where not cabled in a listed assembly.
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attached to the building structure at appropriate intervals. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be securely fastened to the ceiling framing member by mechanical means such as bolts, screws, or rivets. Listed clips identified for use with the type of ceiling framing member(s) and luminaire(s) [fixture(s)] shall also be permitted.
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410.28 Protection of Conductors and Insulation. (A) Properly Secured. Conductors shall be secured in a manner that does not tend to cut or abrade the insulation. (B) Protection Through Metal. Conductor insulation shall be protected from abrasion where it passes through metal. (C) Luminaire (Fixture) Stems. Splices and taps shall not be located within luminaire (fixture) arms or stems. (D) Splices and Taps. No unnecessary splices or taps shall be made within or on a luminaire (fixture). FPN: For approved means of making connections, see 110.14.
(E) Stranding. Stranded conductors shall be used for wiring on luminaire (fixture) chains and on other movable or flexible parts. (F) Tension. Conductors shall be arranged so that the weight of the luminaire (fixture) or movable parts does not put tension on the conductors. 410.29 Cord-Connected Showcases. Individual showcases, other than fixed, shall be permitted to be connected by flexible cord to permanently installed receptacles, and groups of not more than six such showcases shall be permitted to be coupled together by flexible cord and separable locking-type connectors with one of the group connected by flexible cord to a permanently installed receptacle. The installation shall comply with 410.29(A) through 410.29(E). (A) Cord Requirements. Flexible cord shall be of the hard-service type, having conductors not smaller than the branch-circuit conductors, having ampacity at least equal to the branch-circuit overcurrent device, and having an equipment grounding conductor. FPN: See Table 250.122 for size of equipment grounding conductor.
(B) Receptacles, Connectors, and Attachment Plugs. Receptacles, connectors, and attachment plugs shall be of a listed grounding type rated 15 or 20 amperes. (C) Support. Flexible cords shall be secured to the undersides of showcases such that all of the following conditions are ensured: (1) The wiring is not exposed to mechanical damage. (2) The separation between cases is not in excess of 50 mm (2 in.), or more than 300 mm (12 in.) between the first case and the supply receptacle. (3) The free lead at the end of a group of showcases has a female fitting not extending beyond the case.
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410.31 Luminaires (Fixtures) as Raceways. Luminaires (fixtures) shall not be used as a raceway for circuit conductors unless listed and marked for use as a raceway. 410.32 Wiring Supplying Luminaires (Fixtures) Connected Together. Luminaires (fixtures) designed for end-toend connection to form a continuous assembly, or luminaires (fixtures) connected together by recognized wiring methods, shall be permitted to contain the conductors of a 2-wire branch circuit, or one multiwire branch circuit, supplying the connected luminaires (fixtures) and need not be listed as a raceway. One additional 2-wire branch circuit separately supplying one or more of the connected luminaires (fixtures) shall also be permitted. FPN: See Article 100 for the definition of Multiwire Branch Circuit.
410.33 Branch Circuit Conductors and Ballasts. Branchcircuit conductors within 75 mm (3 in.) of a ballast shall have an insulation temperature rating not lower than 90°C (194°F) unless supplying a luminaire (fixture) listed and marked as suitable for a different insulation temperature. VII. Construction of Luminaires (Fixtures) 410.34 Combustible Shades and Enclosures. Adequate airspace shall be provided between lamps and shades or other enclosures of combustible material. 410.35 Luminaire (Fixture) Rating. (A) Marking. All luminaires (fixtures) shall be marked with the maximum lamp wattage or electrical rating, manufacturer’s name, trademark, or other suitable means of identification. A luminaire (fixture) requiring supply wire rated higher than 60°C (140°F) shall be marked in letters not smaller than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) high, prominently displayed on the luminaire (fixture) and shipping carton or equivalent. (B) Electrical Rating. The electrical rating shall include the voltage and frequency and shall indicate the current rating of the unit, including the ballast, transformer, or autotransformer. 410.36 Design and Material. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be constructed of metal, wood, or other material suitable for the application and shall be designed and assembled so
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(3) Equipped with Flanged Surface Inlet. Electricdischarge luminaires (lighting fixtures) equipped with a flanged surface inlet shall be permitted to be supplied by cord pendants equipped with cord connectors. Inlets and connectors shall be permitted to be of a lower ampere rating than the branch circuit but not less than 125 percent of the luminaire (fixture) load current.
410.39 Wiring Space. Bodies of luminaires (fixtures), including portable lamps, shall provide ample space for splices and taps and for the installation of devices, if any. Splice compartments shall be of nonabsorbent, noncombustible material. 410.42 Portable Lamps. (A) General. Portable lamps shall be wired with flexible cord recognized by 400.4 and an attachment plug of the polarized or grounding type. Where used with Edison-base lampholders, the grounded conductor shall be identified and attached to the screw shell and the identified blade of the attachment plug.
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(B) Portable Handlamps. In addition to the provisions of 410.42(A), portable handlamps shall comply with the following: (1) Metal shell, paper-lined lampholders shall not be used. (2) Handlamps shall be equipped with a handle of molded composition or other insulating material. (3) Handlamps shall be equipped with a substantial guard attached to the lampholder or handle. (4) Metallic guards shall be grounded by means of an equipment grounding conductor run with circuit conductors within the power-supply cord. (5) Portable handlamps shall not be required to be grounded where supplied through an isolating transformer with an ungrounded secondary of not over 50 volts.
410.52 Switched Lampholders. Switched lampholders shall be of such construction that the switching mechanism interrupts the electrical connection to the center contact. The switching mechanism shall also be permitted to interrupt the electrical connection to the screw shell if the connection to the center contact is simultaneously interrupted. X. Lamps and Auxiliary Equipment 410.53 Bases, Incandescent Lamps. An incandescent lamp for general use on lighting branch circuits shall not be equipped with a medium base if rated over 300 watts, or with a mogul base if rated over 1500 watts. Special bases or other devices shall be used for over 1500 watts. 410.54 Electric-Discharge Lamp Auxiliary Equipment.
410.44 Cord Bushings. A bushing or the equivalent shall be provided where flexible cord enters the base or stem of a portable lamp. The bushing shall be of insulating material unless a jacketed type of cord is used. 410.45 Tests. All wiring shall be free from short circuits and grounds and shall be tested for these defects prior to being connected to the circuit.
(A) Enclosures. Auxiliary equipment for electric-discharge lamps shall be enclosed in noncombustible cases and treated as sources of heat. (B) Switching. Where supplied by the ungrounded conductors of a circuit, the switching device of auxiliary equipment shall simultaneously disconnect all conductors.
410.46 Live Parts. Exposed live parts within porcelain luminaires (fixtures) shall be suitably recessed and located so as to make it improbable that wires come in contact with them. There shall be a spacing of at least 13 mm (1⁄2 in.) between live parts and the mounting plane of the luminaire (fixture).
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410.65 Temperature.
410.47 Screw-Shell Type. Lampholders of the screw-shell type shall be installed for use as lampholders only. Where supplied by a circuit having a grounded conductor, the grounded conductor shall be connected to the screw shell.
(A) Combustible Material. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be installed so that adjacent combustible material will not be subjected to temperatures in excess of 90°C (194°F).
410.48 Double-Pole Switched Lampholders. Where supplied by the ungrounded conductors of a circuit, the switching device of lampholders of the switched type shall simultaneously disconnect both conductors of the circuit. 410.49 Lampholders in Wet or Damp Locations. Lampholders installed in wet or damp locations shall be of the weatherproof type. IX. Construction of Lampholders 410.50 Insulation. The outer metal shell and the cap shall be lined with insulating material that prevents the shell and cap from becoming a part of the circuit. The lining shall not extend beyond the metal shell more than 3 mm (1⁄8 in.) but shall prevent any current-carrying part of the lamp base from being exposed when a lamp is in the lampholding device.
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410.64 General. Luminaires (fixtures) installed in recessed cavities in walls or ceilings shall comply with 410.65 through 410.72.
(B) Fire-Resistant Construction. Where a luminaire (fixture) is recessed in fire-resistant material in a building of fire-resistant construction, a temperature higher than 90°C (194°F) but not higher than 150°C (302°F) shall be considered acceptable if the luminaire (fixture) is plainly marked that it is listed for that service. (C) Recessed Incandescent Luminaires (Fixtures). Incandescent luminaires (fixtures) shall have thermal protection and shall be identified as thermally protected. Exception No. 1: Thermal protection shall not be required in a recessed luminaire (fixture) identified for use and installed in poured concrete. Exception No. 2: Thermal protection shall not be required in a recessed luminaire (fixture) whose design, construction, and thermal performance characteristics are equivalent to a thermally protected luminaire (fixture) and are identified as inherently protected.
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410.72 Lampholders. Lampholders of the screw-shell type shall be of porcelain or other suitable insulating materials. Where used, cements shall be of the high-heat type.
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(1) Non-Type IC. A recessed luminaire (fixture) that is not identified for contact with insulation shall have all recessed parts spaced not less than 13 mm (1⁄2 in.) from combustible materials. The points of support and the trim finishing off the opening in the ceiling or wall surface shall be permitted to be in contact with combustible materials. (2) Type IC. A recessed luminaire (fixture) that is identified for contact with insulation, Type IC, shall be permitted to be in contact with combustible materials at recessed parts, points of support, and portions passing through or finishing off the opening in the building structure. (B) Installation. Thermal insulation shall not be installed above a recessed luminaire (fixture) or with 75 mm (3 in.) of the recessed luminaire’s (fixture’s) enclosure, wiring compartment, or ballast unless it is identified for contact with insulation, Type IC. 410.67 Wiring. (A) General. Conductors that have insulation suitable for the temperature encountered shall be used. (B) Circuit Conductors. Branch-circuit conductors that have an insulation suitable for the temperature encountered shall be permitted to terminate in the luminaire (fixture). (C) Tap Conductors. Tap conductors of a type suitable for the temperature encountered shall be permitted to run from the luminaire (fixture) terminal connection to an outlet box placed at least 300 mm (1 ft) from the luminaire (fixture). Such tap conductors shall be in suitable raceway or Type AC or MC cable of at least 450 mm (18 in.) but not more than 1.8 m (6 ft) in length. XII. Construction of Flush and Recessed Luminaires (Fixtures) 410.68 Temperature. Luminaires (fixtures) shall be constructed such that adjacent combustible material is not subject to temperatures in excess of 90°C (194°F). 410.70 Lamp Wattage Marking. Incandescent lamp luminaires (fixtures) shall be marked to indicate the maximum allowable wattage of lamps. The markings shall be permanently installed, in letters at least 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) high, and shall be located where visible during relamping. 410.71 Solder Prohibited. No solder shall be used in the construction of a luminaire (fixture) box.
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XIII. Special Provisions for Electric-Discharge Lighting Systems of 1000 Volts or Less 410.73 General. (A) Open-Circuit Voltage of 1000 Volts or Less. Equipment for use with electric-discharge lighting systems and designed for an open-circuit voltage of 1000 volts or less shall be of a type intended for such service. (B) Considered as Energized. The terminals of an electric-discharge lamp shall be considered as energized where any lamp terminal is connected to a circuit of over 300 volts. (C) Transformers of the Oil-Filled Type. Transformers of the oil-filled type shall not be used. (D) Additional Requirements. In addition to complying with the general requirements for luminaires (lighting fixtures), such equipment shall comply with Part XIII of this article. (E) Thermal Protection — Fluorescent Luminaires (Fixtures). (1) Integral Thermal Protection. The ballast of a fluorescent luminaire (fixture) installed indoors shall have integral thermal protection. Replacement ballasts shall also have thermal protection integral with the ballast. (2) Simple Reactance Ballasts. A simple reactance ballast in a fluorescent luminaire (fixture) with straight tubular lamps shall not be required to be thermally protected. (3) Exit Fixtures. A ballast in a fluorescent exit luminaire (fixture) shall not have thermal protection. (4) Egress Luminaires (Fixtures). A ballast in a fluorescent luminaire (fixture) that is used for egress lighting and energized only during a failure of the normal supply shall not have thermal protection. (F) High-Intensity Discharge Luminaires (Fixtures). (1) Recessed. Recessed high-intensity luminaires (fixtures) designed to be installed in wall or ceiling cavities shall have thermal protection and be identified as thermally protected. (2) Inherently Protected. Thermal protection shall not be required in a recessed high-intensity luminaire (fixture) whose design, construction, and thermal performance characteristics are equivalent to a thermally protected luminaire (fixture) and are identified as inherently protected.
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(3) Installed in Poured Concrete. Thermal protection shall not be required in a recessed high-intensity discharge luminaire (fixture) identified for use and installed in poured concrete.
410.74 Direct-Current Equipment. Luminaires (fixtures) installed on dc circuits shall be equipped with auxiliary equipment and resistors designed for dc operation. The luminaires (fixtures) shall be marked for dc operation.
(4) Recessed Remote Ballasts. A recessed remote ballast for a high-intensity discharge luminaire (fixture) shall have thermal protection that is integral with the ballast and be identified as thermally protected.
410.75 Open-Circuit Voltage Exceeding 300 Volts. Equipment having an open-circuit voltage exceeding 300 volts shall not be installed in dwelling occupancies unless such equipment is designed so that there will be no exposed live parts when lamps are being inserted, are in place, or are being removed.
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(5) Metal Halide Lamp Containment. Luminaires (fixtures) that use a metal halide lamp other than a thick-glass parabolic reflector lamp (PAR) shall be provided with a containment barrier that encloses the lamp, or shall be provided with a physical means that only allows the use of a lamp that is Type O. FPN: See ANSI Standard C78.387, American National Standard for Electric Lamps — Metal Halide Lamps, Methods of Measuring Characteristics.
(G) Disconnecting Means. In indoor locations, other than dwellings and associated accessory structures, fluorescent luminaires (fixtures) that utilize double-ended lamps and contain ballast(s) that can be serviced in place or ballasted luminaires that are supplied from multiwire branch circuits and contain ballast(s) that can be serviced in place shall have a disconnecting means either internal or external to each luminaire (fixture), to disconnect simultaneously from the source of supply all conductors of the ballast, including the grounded conductor if any. The line side terminals of the disconnecting means shall be guarded. The disconnecting means shall be located so as to be accessible to qualified persons before servicing or maintaining the ballast. This requirement shall become effective January 1, 2008. Exception No. 1: A disconnecting means shall not be required for luminaires (fixtures) installed in hazardous (classified) location(s). Exception No. 2: A disconnecting means shall not be required for emergency illumination required in 700.16. Exception No. 3: For cord-and-plug-connected luminaires, an accessible separable connector or an accessible plug and receptacle shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means. Exception No. 4: A disconnecting means shall not be required in industrial establishments with restricted public access where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation by written procedures. Exception No. 5: Where more than one luminaire is installed and supplied by other than a multiwire branch circuit, a disconnecting means shall not be required for every luminaire when the design of the installation includes locally accessible disconnects, such that the illuminated space cannot be left in total darkness.
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410.76 Luminaire (Fixture) Mounting. (A) Exposed Ballasts. Luminaires (fixtures) that have exposed ballasts or transformers shall be installed so that such ballasts or transformers will not be in contact with combustible material. (B) Combustible Low-Density Cellulose Fiberboard. Where a surface-mounted luminaire (fixture) containing a ballast is to be installed on combustible low-density cellulose fiberboard, it shall be listed for this condition or shall be spaced not less than 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) from the surface of the fiberboard. Where such luminaires (fixtures) are partially or wholly recessed, the provisions of 410.64 through 410.72 shall apply. FPN: Combustible low-density cellulose fiberboard includes sheets, panels, and tiles that have a density of 320 kg/m3 (20 lb/ft3) or less and that are formed of bonded plant fiber material but does not include solid or laminated wood or fiberboard that has a density in excess of 320 kg/m3 (20 lb/ft3) or is a material that has been integrally treated with fireretarding chemicals to the degree that the flame spread in any plane of the material will not exceed 25, determined in accordance with tests for surface burning characteristics of building materials. See ANSI/ASTM E84-1997, Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.
410.77 Equipment Not Integral with Luminaire (Fixture). (A) Metal Cabinets. Auxiliary equipment, including reactors, capacitors, resistors, and similar equipment, where not installed as part of a luminaire (lighting fixture) assembly, shall be enclosed in accessible, permanently installed metal cabinets. (B) Separate Mounting. Separately mounted ballasts that are intended for direct connection to a wiring system shall not be required to be separately enclosed. (C) Wired Luminaire (Fixture) Sections. Wired luminaire (fixture) sections are paired, with a ballast(s) supplying a lamp or lamps in both. For interconnection between paired units, it shall be permissible to use metric designator 12 (trade size 3⁄8) flexible metal conduit in lengths not exceeding 7.5 m (25 ft), in conformance with Article 348. Luminaire (fixture) wire operating at line voltage, supplying only the ballast(s) of one of
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the paired luminaires (fixtures), shall be permitted in the same raceway as the lamp supply wires of the paired luminaires (fixtures). 410.78 Autotransformers. An autotransformer that is used to raise the voltage to more than 300 volts, as part of a ballast for supplying lighting units, shall be supplied only by a grounded system.
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(B) Voltage. The secondary-circuit voltage shall not exceed 15,000 volts, nominal, under any load condition. The voltage to ground of any output terminals of the secondary circuit shall not exceed 7500 volts, under any load conditions. (C) Rating. Transformers shall have a secondary shortcircuit current rating of not more than 150 mA if the opencircuit voltage is over 7500 volts, and not more than 300 mA if the open-circuit voltage rating is 7500 volts or less.
410.79 Switches. Snap switches shall comply with 404.14. (D) Secondary Connections. Secondary circuit outputs shall not be connected in parallel or in series.
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410.84 Transformer Locations.
(A) Listing. Electric-discharge lighting systems with an open-circuit voltage exceeding 1000 volts shall be listed and installed in conformance with that listing. (B) Dwelling Occupancies. Equipment that has an opencircuit voltage exceeding 1000 volts shall not be installed in or on dwelling occupancies. (C) Live Parts. The terminal of an electric-discharge lamp shall be considered as a live part. (D) Additional Requirements. In addition to complying with the general requirements for luminaires (lighting fixtures), such equipment shall comply with Part XIV of this article. FPN: For signs and outline lighting, see Article 600.
410.81 Control. (A) Disconnection. Luminaires (fixtures) or lamp installation shall be controlled either singly or in groups by an externally operable switch or circuit breaker that opens all ungrounded primary conductors. (B) Within Sight or Locked Type. The switch or circuit breaker shall be located within sight from the luminaires (fixtures) or lamps, or it shall be permitted elsewhere if it is provided with a means for locking in the open position. 410.82 Lamp Terminals and Lampholders. Parts that must be removed for lamp replacement shall be hinged or held captive. Lamps or lampholders shall be designed so that there are no exposed live parts when lamps are being inserted or removed. 410.83 Transformers. (A) Type. Transformers shall be enclosed, identified for the use, and listed.
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(A) Accessible. Transformers shall be accessible after installation. (B) Secondary Conductors. Transformers shall be installed as near to the lamps as practicable to keep the secondary conductors as short as possible. (C) Adjacent to Combustible Materials. Transformers shall be located so that adjacent combustible materials are not subjected to temperatures in excess of 90°C (194°F). 410.85 Exposure to Damage. Lamps shall not be located where normally exposed to physical damage. 410.86 Marking. Each luminaire (fixture) or each secondary circuit of tubing having an open-circuit voltage of over 1000 volts shall have a clearly legible marking in letters not less than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) high reading “Caution ____ volts.” The voltage indicated shall be the rated open-circuit voltage. 410.87 Switches. Snap switches shall comply with 404.4. XV. Lighting Track 410.100 Definition.
Lighting Track. A manufactured assembly designed to support and energize luminaires (lighting fixtures) that are capable of being readily repositioned on the track. Its length can be altered by the addition or subtraction of sections of track. 410.101 Installation. (A) Lighting Track. Lighting track shall be permanently installed and permanently connected to a branch circuit. Only lighting track fittings shall be installed on lighting track. Lighting track fittings shall not be equipped with general-purpose receptacles.
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(B) Connected Load. The connected load on lighting track shall not exceed the rating of the track. Lighting track shall be supplied by a branch circuit having a rating not more than that of the track. (C) Locations Not Permitted. Lighting track shall not be installed in the following locations: (1) Where likely to be subjected to physical damage (2) In wet or damp locations (3) Where subject to corrosive vapors (4) In storage battery rooms (5) In hazardous (classified) locations (6) Where concealed (7) Where extended through walls or partitions (8) Less than 1.5 m (5 ft) above the finished floor except where protected from physical damage or track operating at less than 30 volts rms open-circuit voltage (9) Where prohibited by 410.4(D) (D) Support. Fittings identified for use on lighting track shall be designed specifically for the track on which they are to be installed. They shall be securely fastened to the track, shall maintain polarization and grounding, and shall be designed to be suspended directly from the track. 410.103 Heavy-Duty Lighting Track. Heavy-duty lighting track is lighting track identified for use exceeding 20 amperes. Each fitting attached to a heavy-duty lighting track shall have individual overcurrent protection. 410.104 Fastening. Lighting track shall be securely mounted so that each fastening is suitable for supporting the maximum weight of luminaires (fixtures) that can be installed. Unless identified for supports at greater intervals, a single section 1.2 m (4 ft) or shorter in length shall have two supports, and, where installed in a continuous row, each individual section of not more than 1.2 m (4 ft) in length shall have one additional support. 410.105 Construction Requirements. (A) Construction. The housing for the lighting track system shall be of substantial construction to maintain rigidity. The conductors shall be installed within the track housing, permitting insertion of a luminaire (fixture), and designed to prevent tampering and accidental contact with live parts. Components of lighting track systems of different voltages shall not be interchangeable. The track conductors shall be a minimum 12 AWG or equal and shall be copper. The track system ends shall be insulated and capped. (B) Grounding. Lighting track shall be grounded in accordance with Article 250, and the track sections shall be securely coupled to maintain continuity of the circuitry, polarization, and grounding throughout.
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XVI. Decorative Lighting and Similar Accessories 410.110 Listing of Decorative Lighting. Decorative lighting and similar accessories used for holiday lighting and similar purposes, in accordance with 590.3(B), shall be listed.
ARTICLE 411 Lighting Systems Operating at 30 Volts or Less 411.1 Scope. This article covers lighting systems operating at 30 volts or less and their associated components. 411.2 Definition. Lighting Systems Operating at 30 Volts or Less. A lighting system consisting of an isolating power supply operating at 30 volts (42.4 volts peak) or less under any load condition, with one or more secondary circuits, each limited to 25 amperes maximum, supplying luminaires (lighting fixtures) and associated equipment identified for the use. 411.3 Listing Required. Lighting systems operating at 30 volts or less shall be listed. 411.4 Locations Not Permitted. Lighting systems operating at 30 volts or less shall not be installed in the locations described in 411.4(A) and 411.4(B). (A) Where concealed or extended through a building wall unless permitted in (1) or (2): (1) Installed using any of the wiring methods specified in Chapter 3 (2) Installed using wiring supplied by a listed Class 2 power source and installed in accordance with 725.52 (B) Where installed within 3.0 m (10 ft) of pools, spas, fountains, or similar locations, unless permitted by Article 680. 411.5 Secondary Circuits. (A) Grounding. Secondary circuits shall not be grounded. (B) Isolation. The secondary circuit shall be insulated from the branch circuit by an isolating transformer. (C) Bare Conductors. Exposed bare conductors and current-carrying parts shall be permitted for indoor installations only. Bare conductors shall not be installed less than 2.1 m (7 ft) above the finished floor, unless specifically listed for a lower installation height.
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411.6 Branch Circuit. Lighting systems operating at 30 volts or less shall be supplied from a maximum 20-ampere branch circuit.
422.11 Overcurrent Protection. Appliances shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with 422.11(A) through 422.11(G) and 422.10.
411.7 Hazardous (Classified) Locations. Where installed in hazardous (classified) locations, these systems shall conform with Articles 500 through 517 in addition to this article.
(A) Branch-Circuit Overcurrent Protection. Branch circuits shall be protected in accordance with 240.4. If a protective device rating is marked on an appliance, the branch-circuit overcurrent device rating shall not exceed the protective device rating marked on the appliance.
I. General 422.1 Scope. This article covers electric appliances used in any occupancy. 422.3 Other Articles. The requirements of Article 430 shall apply to the installation of motor-operated appliances, and the requirements of Article 440 shall apply to the installation of appliances containing a hermetic refrigerant motorcompressor(s), except as specifically amended in this article. 422.4 Live Parts. Appliances shall have no live parts normally exposed to contact other than those parts functioning as open-resistance heating elements, such as the heating element of a toaster, which are necessarily exposed. II. Installation 422.10 Branch-Circuit Rating. This section specifies the ratings of branch circuits capable of carrying appliance current without overheating under the conditions specified. (A) Individual Circuits. The rating of an individual branch circuit shall not be less than the marked rating of the appliance or the marked rating of an appliance having combined loads as provided in 422.62. The rating of an individual branch circuit for motoroperated appliances not having a marked rating shall be in accordance with Part II of Article 430. The branch-circuit rating for an appliance that is continuously loaded, other than a motor-operated appliance, shall not be less than 125 percent of the marked rating, or not less than 100 percent of the marked rating if the branchcircuit device and its assembly are listed for continuous loading at 100 percent of its rating. Branch circuits for household cooking appliances shall be permitted to be in accordance with Table 220.55. (B) Circuits Supplying Two or More Loads. For branch circuits supplying appliance and other loads, the rating shall be determined in accordance with 210.23.
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(B) Household-Type Appliances with Surface Heating Elements. Household-type appliances with surface heating elements having a maximum demand of more than 60 amperes calculated in accordance with Table 220.55 shall have its power supply subdivided into two or more circuits, each of which shall be provided with overcurrent protection rated at not over 50 amperes. (C) Infrared Lamp Commercial and Industrial Heating Appliances. Infrared lamp commercial and industrial heating appliances shall have overcurrent protection not exceeding 50 amperes. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
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(D) Open-Coil or Exposed Sheathed-Coil Types of Surface Heating Elements in Commercial-Type Heating Appliances. Open-coil or exposed sheathed-coil types of surface heating elements in commercial-type heating appliances shall be protected by overcurrent protective devices rated at not over 50 amperes. (E) Single Non–motor-Operated Appliance. If the branch circuit supplies a single non–motor-operated appliance, the rating of overcurrent protection shall: (1) Not exceed that marked on the appliance. (2) Not exceed 20 amperes if the overcurrent protection rating is not marked and the appliance is rated 13.3 amperes or less; or (3) Not exceed 150 percent of the appliance rated current if the overcurrent protection rating is not marked and the appliance is rated over 13.3 amperes. Where 150 percent of the appliance rating does not correspond to a standard overcurrent device ampere rating, the next higher standard rating shall be permitted. (F) Electric Heating Appliances Employing ResistanceType Heating Elements Rated More Than 48 Amperes. (1) Electric Heating Appliances. Electric heating appliances employing resistance-type heating elements rated more than 48 amperes, other than household appliances with surface heating elements covered by 422.11(B), and commercial-type heating appliances covered by 422.11(D), shall have the heating elements subdivided. Each subdivided load shall not exceed 48 amperes and shall be protected at not more than 60 amperes.
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These supplementary overcurrent protective devices shall be (1) factory-installed within or on the heater enclosure or provided as a separate assembly by the heater manufacturer; (2) accessible; and (3) suitable for branchcircuit protection. The main conductors supplying these overcurrent protective devices shall be considered branch-circuit conductors. (2) Commercial Kitchen and Cooking Appliances. Commercial kitchen and cooking appliances using sheathedtype heating elements not covered in 422.11(D) shall be permitted to be subdivided into circuits not exceeding 120 amperes and protected at not more than 150 amperes where one of the following is met: (1) Elements are integral with and enclosed within a cooking surface. (2) Elements are completely contained within an enclosure identified as suitable for this use. (3) Elements are contained within an ASME-rated and stamped vessel. (3) Water Heaters and Steam Boilers. Water heaters and steam boilers employing resistance-type immersion electric heating elements contained in an ASME-rated and stamped vessel or listed instantaneous water heaters shall be permitted to be subdivided into circuits not exceeding 120 amperes and protected at not more than 150 amperes. (G) Motor-Operated Appliances. Motors of motor-operated appliances shall be provided with overload protection in accordance with Part III of Article 430. Hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors in air-conditioning or refrigerating equipment shall be provided with overload protection in accordance with Part VI of Article 440. Where appliance overcurrent protective devices that are separate from the appliance are required, data for selection of these devices shall be marked on the appliance. The minimum marking shall be that specified in 430.7 and 440.4. 422.12 Central Heating Equipment. Central heating equipment other than fixed electric space-heating equipment shall be supplied by an individual branch circuit. Exception No. 1: Auxiliary equipment, such as a pump, valve, humidifier, or electrostatic air cleaner directly associated with the heating equipment, shall be permitted to be connected to the same branch circuit. Exception No. 2: Permanently connected air-conditioning equipment shall be permitted to be connected to the same branch circuit. 422.13 Storage-Type Water Heaters. A fixed storage-type water heater that has a capacity of 450 L (120 gal) or less shall be considered a continuous load. FPN: For branch-circuit rating, see 422.10.
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422.14 Infrared Lamp Industrial Heating Appliances. In industrial occupancies, infrared heating appliance lampholders shall be permitted to be operated in series on circuits of over 150 volts to ground, provided the voltage rating of the lampholders is not less than the circuit voltage. Each section, panel, or strip carrying a number of infrared lampholders (including the internal wiring of such section, panel, or strip) shall be considered an appliance. The terminal connection block of each such assembly shall be considered an individual outlet. 422.15 Central Vacuum Outlet Assemblies. (A) Listed central vacuum outlet assemblies shall be permitted to be connected to a branch circuit in accordance with 210.23(A). (B) The ampacity of the connecting conductors shall not be less than the ampacity of the branch circuit conductors to which they are connected. (C) An equipment grounding conductor shall be used where the central vacuum outlet assembly has accessible non–current-carrying metal parts. 422.16 Flexible Cords. (A) General. Flexible cord shall be permitted (1) for the connection of appliances to facilitate their frequent interchange or to prevent the transmission of noise or vibration or (2) to facilitate the removal or disconnection of appliances that are fastened in place, where the fastening means and mechanical connections are specifically designed to permit ready removal for maintenance or repair and the appliance is intended or identified for flexible cord connection. (B) Specific Appliances. (1) Electrically Operated Kitchen Waste Disposers. Electrically operated kitchen waste disposers shall be permitted to be cord-and-plug connected with a flexible cord identified as suitable for the purpose in the installation instructions of the appliance manufacturer, where all of the following conditions are met. (1) The flexible cord shall be terminated with a groundingtype attachment plug. Exception: A listed kitchen waste disposer distinctly marked to identify it as protected by a system of double insulation, or its equivalent, shall not be required to be terminated with a grounding-type attachment plug. (2) The length of the cord shall not be less than 450 mm (18 in.) and not over 900 mm (36 in.). (3) Receptacles shall be located to avoid physical damage to the flexible cord. (4) The receptacle shall be accessible.
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Exception: A listed dishwasher or trash compactor distinctly marked to identify it as protected by a system of double insulation, or its equivalent, shall not be required to be terminated with a grounding-type attachment plug. (2) The length of the cord shall be 0.9 m to 1.2 m (3 ft to 4 ft) measured from the face of the attachment plug to the plane of the rear of the appliance. (3) Receptacles shall be located to avoid physical damage to the flexible cord. (4) The receptacle shall be located in the space occupied by the appliance or adjacent thereto. (5) The receptacle shall be accessible. (3) Wall-Mounted Ovens and Counter-Mounted Cooking Units. Wall-mounted ovens and counter-mounted cooking units complete with provisions for mounting and for making electrical connections shall be permitted to be permanently connected or, only for ease in servicing or for installation, cord-and-plug connected. A separable connector or a plug and receptacle combination in the supply line to an oven or cooking unit shall be approved for the temperature of the space in which it is located. (4) Range Hoods. Range hoods shall be permitted to be cord-and-plug connected with a flexible cord identified as suitable for use on range hoods in the installation instructions of the appliance manufacturer, where all of the following conditions are met: (1) The flexible cord is terminated with a grounding-type attachment plug. Exception: A listed range hood distinctly marked to identify it as protected by a system of double insulation, or its equivalent, shall not be required to be terminated with a grounding-type attachment plug. (2) The length of the cord is not less than 450 mm (18 in.) and not over 900 mm (36 in.). (3) Receptacles are located to avoid physical damage to the flexible cord. (4) The receptacle is accessible. (5) The receptacle is supplied by an individual branch circuit. 422.17 Protection of Combustible Material. Each electrically heated appliance that is intended by size, weight, and service to be located in a fixed position shall be placed
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so as to provide ample protection between the appliance and adjacent combustible material. 422.18 Support of Ceiling-Suspended (Paddle) Fans. Ceiling-suspended (paddle) fans shall be supported independently of an outlet box or by listed outlet box or outlet box systems identified for the use and installed in accordance with 314.27(D). 422.20 Other Installation Methods. Appliances employing methods of installation other than covered by this article shall be permitted to be used only by special permission. III. Disconnecting Means 422.30 General. A means shall be provided to disconnect each appliance from all ungrounded conductors in accordance with the following sections of Part III. If an appliance is supplied by more than one source, the disconnecting means shall be grouped and identified. 422.31 Disconnection of Permanently Connected Appliances. (A) Rated at Not Over 300 Volt-Amperes or 1⁄8 Horsepower. For permanently connected appliances rated at not over 300 volt-amperes or 1⁄8 hp, the branch-circuit overcurrent device shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means. (B) Appliances Rated Over 300 Volt-Amperes or 1⁄ 8 Horsepower. For permanently connected appliances rated over 300 volt-amperes or 1⁄8 hp, the branch-circuit switch or circuit breaker shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means where the switch or circuit breaker is within sight from the appliance or is capable of being locked in the open position. The provision for locking or adding a lock to the disconnecting means shall be installed on or at the switch or circuit breaker used as the disconnecting means and shall remain in place with or without the lock installed. FPN: For appliances employing unit switches, see 422.34.
422.32 Disconnecting Means for Motor-Driven Appliance. If a switch or circuit breaker serves as the disconnecting means for a permanently connected motor-driven appliance of more than 1⁄8 hp, it shall be located within sight from the motor controller and shall comply with Part IX of Article 430. Exception: If a motor-driven appliance of more than 1⁄8 hp is provided with a unit switch that complies with 422.34(A), (B), (C), or (D), the switch or circuit breaker serving as the other disconnecting means shall be permitted to be out of sight from the motor controller.
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(2) Built-in Dishwashers and Trash Compactors. Built-in dishwashers and trash compactors shall be permitted to be cord-and-plug connected with a flexible cord identified as suitable for the purpose in the installation instructions of the appliance manufacturer where all of the following conditions are met. (1) The flexible cord shall be terminated with a groundingtype attachment plug.
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422.33 Disconnection of Cord-and-Plug-Connected Appliances. (A) Separable Connector or an Attachment Plug and Receptacle. For cord-and-plug-connected appliances, an accessible separable connector or an accessible plug and receptacle shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means. Where the separable connector or plug and receptacle are not accessible, cord-and-plug-connected appliances shall be provided with disconnecting means in accordance with 422.31. (B) Connection at the Rear Base of a Range. For cordand-plug-connected household electric ranges, an attachment plug and receptacle connection at the rear base of a range, if it is accessible from the front by removal of a drawer, shall be considered as meeting the intent of 422.33(A). (C) Rating. The rating of a receptacle or of a separable connector shall not be less than the rating of any appliance connected thereto. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Exception: Demand factors authorized elsewhere in this Code shall be permitted to be applied to the rating of a receptacle or of a separable connector. 422.34 Unit Switch(es) as Disconnecting Means. A unit switch(es) with a marked-off position that is a part of an appliance and disconnects all ungrounded conductors shall be permitted as the disconnecting means required by this article where other means for disconnection are provided in occupancies specified in 422.34(A) through 422.34(D). (A) Multifamily Dwellings. In multifamily dwellings, the other disconnecting means shall be within the dwelling unit, or on the same floor as the dwelling unit in which the appliance is installed, and shall be permitted to control lamps and other appliances. (B) Two-Family Dwellings. In two-family dwellings, the other disconnecting means shall be permitted either inside or outside of the dwelling unit in which the appliance is installed. In this case, an individual switch or circuit breaker for the dwelling unit shall be permitted and shall also be permitted to control lamps and other appliances. (C) One-Family Dwellings. In one-family dwellings, the service disconnecting means shall be permitted to be the other disconnecting means. (D) Other Occupancies. In other occupancies, the branchcircuit switch or circuit breaker, where readily accessible for servicing of the appliance, shall be permitted as the other disconnecting means. 422.35 Switch and Circuit Breaker to Be Indicating. Switches and circuit breakers used as disconnecting means shall be of the indicating type.
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IV. Construction 422.40 Polarity in Cord-and-Plug-Connected Appliances. If the appliance is provided with a manually operated, lineconnected, single-pole switch for appliance on–off operation, an Edison-base lampholder, or a 15- or 20-ampere receptacle, the attachment plug shall be of the polarized or grounding type. A 2-wire, nonpolarized attachment plug shall be permitted to be used on a listed double-insulated shaver. FPN: For polarity of Edison-base lampholders, see 410.42(A).
422.41 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Appliances Subject to Immersion. Cord-and-plug-connected portable, freestanding hydromassage units and hand-held hair dryers shall be constructed to provide protection for personnel against electrocution when immersed while in the “on” or “off” position. 422.42 Signals for Heated Appliances. In other than dwelling-type occupancies, each electrically heated appliance or group of appliances intended to be applied to combustible material shall be provided with a signal or an integral temperature-limiting device. 422.43 Flexible Cords. (A) Heater Cords. All cord-and-plug-connected smoothing irons and electrically heated appliances that are rated at more than 50 watts and produce temperatures in excess of 121°C (250°F) on surfaces with which the cord is likely to be in contact shall be provided with one of the types of approved heater cords listed in Table 400.4. (B) Other Heating Appliances. All other cord-and-plugconnected electrically heated appliances shall be connected with one of the approved types of cord listed in Table 400.4, selected in accordance with the usage specified in that table. 422.44 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Immersion Heaters. Electric heaters of the cord-and-plug-connected immersion type shall be constructed and installed so that currentcarrying parts are effectively insulated from electrical contact with the substance in which they are immersed. 422.45 Stands for Cord-and-Plug-Connected Appliances. Each smoothing iron and other cord-and-plug-connected electrically heated appliance intended to be applied to combustible material shall be equipped with an approved stand, which shall be permitted to be a separate piece of equipment or a part of the appliance. 422.46 Flatirons. Electrically heated smoothing irons shall be equipped with an identified temperature-limiting means.
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Exception No. 1: Storage water heaters that are identified as being suitable for use with supply water temperature of 82°C (180°F) or above and a capacity of 60 kW or above. Exception No. 2: Instantaneous-type water heaters that are identified as being suitable for such use, with a capacity of 4 L (1 gal) or less. FPN: See ANSI Z21.22-1999/CSA 4.4-M99, Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems.
422.48 Infrared Lamp Industrial Heating Appliances. (A) 300 Watts or Less. Infrared heating lamps rated at 300 watts or less shall be permitted with lampholders of the medium-base, unswitched porcelain type or other types identified as suitable for use with infrared heating lamps rated 300 watts or less. (B) Over 300 Watts. Screw-shell lampholders shall not be used with infrared lamps rated over 300 watts, unless the lampholders are identified as being suitable for use with infrared heating lamps rated over 300 watts. 422.49 High-Pressure Spray Washers. All single-phase cord-and-plug-connected high-pressure spray washing machines rated at 250 volts or less shall be provided with factory-installed ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel. The ground-fault circuit interrupter shall be an integral part of the attachment plug or shall be located in the supply cord within 300 mm (12 in.) of the attachment plug. 422.50 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Pipe Heating Assemblies. Cord-and-plug-connected pipe heating assemblies intended to prevent freezing of piping shall be listed. 422.51 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Vending Machines. Cord-and-plug-connected vending machines manufactured or re-manufactured on or after January 1, 2005, shall include a ground-fault circuit-interrupter as an integral part of the attachment plug or located in the power supply cord within 300 mm (12 in.) of the attachment plug. Cord-and-plugconnected vending machines not incorporating integral GFCI protection shall be connected to a GFCI protected outlet.
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V. Marking 422.60 Nameplate. (A) Nameplate Marking. Each electric appliance shall be provided with a nameplate giving the identifying name and the rating in volts and amperes, or in volts and watts. If the appliance is to be used on a specific frequency or frequencies, it shall be so marked. Where motor overload protection external to the appliance is required, the appliance shall be so marked. FPN: See 422.11 for overcurrent protection requirements.
(B) To Be Visible. Marking shall be located so as to be visible or easily accessible after installation. 422.61 Marking of Heating Elements. All heating elements that are rated over one ampere, replaceable in the field, and a part of an appliance shall be legibly marked with the ratings in volts and amperes, or in volts and watts, or with the manufacturer’s part number. 422.62 Appliances Consisting of Motors and Other Loads. (A) Nameplate Horsepower Markings. Where a motoroperated appliance nameplate includes a horsepower rating, that rating shall not be less than the horsepower rating on the motor nameplate. Where an appliance consists of multiple motors, or one or more motors and other loads, the nameplate value shall not be less than the equivalent horsepower of the combined loads, calculated in accordance with 430.110(C)(1). (B) Additional Nameplate Markings. Appliances, other than those factory-equipped with cords and attachment plugs and with nameplates in compliance with 422.60, shall be marked in accordance with 422.62(B)(1) or (B)(2). (1) Marking. In addition to the marking required in 422.60, the marking on an appliance consisting of a motor with other load(s) or motors with or without other load(s) shall specify the minimum supply circuit conductor ampacity and the maximum rating of the circuit overcurrent protective device. This requirement shall not apply to an appliance with a nameplate in compliance with 422.60 where both the minimum supply circuit conductor ampacity and maximum rating of the circuit overcurrent protective device are not more than 15 amperes. (2) Alternate Marking Method. An alternative marking method shall be permitted to specify the rating of the largest motor in volts and amperes, and the additional load(s) in volts and amperes, or volts and watts in addition to the marking required in 422.60. The ampere rating of a motor 1⁄8 horsepower or less or a nonmotor load 1 ampere or less shall be permitted to be omitted unless such loads constitute the principal load.
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422.47 Water Heater Controls. All storage or instantaneous-type water heaters shall be equipped with a temperature-limiting means in addition to its control thermostat to disconnect all ungrounded conductors. Such means shall comply with both of the following: (1) Installed to sense maximum water temperature. (2) Be either a trip-free, manually reset type or a type having a replacement element. Such water heaters shall be marked to require the installation of a temperature and pressure relief valve.
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ARTICLE 424 Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment I. General 424.1 Scope. This article covers fixed electric equipment used for space heating. For the purpose of this article, heating equipment shall include heating cable, unit heaters, boilers, central systems, or other approved fixed electric space-heating equipment. This article shall not apply to process heating and room air conditioning. 424.2 Other Articles. Fixed electric space-heating equipment incorporating a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor shall also comply with Article 440. 424.3 Branch Circuits. (A) Branch-Circuit Requirements. Individual branch circuits shall be permitted to supply any size fixed electric space-heating equipment. Branch circuits supplying two or more outlets for fixed electric space-heating equipment shall be rated 15, 20, 25, or 30 amperes. In nondwelling occupancies, fixed infrared heating equipment shall be permitted to be supplied from branch circuits rated not over 50 amperes. (B) Branch-Circuit Sizing. Fixed electric space heating equipment shall be considered continuous load. 424.6 Listed Equipment. Electric baseboard heaters, heating cables, duct heaters, and radiant heating systems shall be listed and labeled. II. Installation
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424.9 General. All fixed electric space-heating equipment shall be installed in an approved manner. Permanently installed electric baseboard heaters equipped with factory-installed receptacle outlets, or outlets provided as a separate listed assembly, shall be permitted in lieu of a receptacle outlet(s) that is required by 210.50(B). Such receptacle outlets shall not be connected to the heater circuits. FPN: Listed baseboard heaters include instructions that may not permit their installation below receptacle outlets.
424.10 Special Permission. Fixed electric space-heating equipment and systems installed by methods other than covered by this article shall be permitted only by special permission. 424.11 Supply Conductors. Fixed electric space-heating equipment requiring supply conductors with over 60°C insulation shall be clearly and permanently marked. This marking
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shall be plainly visible after installation and shall be permitted to be adjacent to the field connection box. 424.12 Locations. (A) Exposed to Physical Damage. Where subject to physical damage, fixed electric space-heating equipment shall be protected in an approved manner. (B) Damp or Wet Locations. Heaters and related equipment installed in damp or wet locations shall be listed for such locations and shall be constructed and installed so that water or other liquids cannot enter or accumulate in or on wired sections, electrical components, or ductwork. FPN No. 1: See 110.11 for equipment exposed to deteriorating agents. FPN No. 2: See 680.27(C) for pool deck areas.
424.13 Spacing from Combustible Materials. Fixed electric space-heating equipment shall be installed to provide the required spacing between the equipment and adjacent combustible material, unless it is listed to be installed in direct contact with combustible material. III. Control and Protection of Fixed Electric Space-Heating Equipment 424.19 Disconnecting Means. Means shall be provided to disconnect the heater, motor controller(s), and supplementary overcurrent protective device(s) of all fixed electric spaceheating equipment from all ungrounded conductors. Where heating equipment is supplied by more than one source, the disconnecting means shall be grouped and marked. (A) Heating Equipment with Supplementary Overcurrent Protection. The disconnecting means for fixed electric space-heating equipment with supplementary overcurrent protection shall be within sight from the supplementary overcurrent protective device(s), on the supply side of these devices, if fuses, and, in addition, shall comply with either 424.19(A)(1) or (A)(2). (1) Heater Containing No Motor Rated Over 1⁄8 Horsepower. The above disconnecting means or unit switches complying with 424.19(C) shall be permitted to serve as the required disconnecting means for both the motor controller(s) and heater under either of the following conditions: (1) The disconnecting means provided is also within sight from the motor controller(s) and the heater. (2) The disconnecting means provided is capable of being locked in the open position. (2) Heater Containing a Motor(s) Rated Over 1⁄8 Horsepower. The above disconnecting means shall be permitted to serve as the required disconnecting means for both the motor controller(s) and heater by one of the following means:
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(1) Where the disconnecting means is also in sight from the motor controller(s) and the heater. (2) Where the disconnecting means is not within sight from the heater, a separate disconnecting means shall be installed, or the disconnecting means shall be capable of being locked in the open position, or unit switches complying with 424.19(C) shall be permitted. (3) Where the disconnecting means is not within sight from the motor controller location, a disconnecting means complying with 430.102 shall be provided. (4) Where the motor is not in sight from the motor controller location, 430.102(B) shall apply. (B) Heating Equipment Without Supplementary Overcurrent Protection. (1) Without Motor or with Motor Not Over 1⁄8 Horsepower. For fixed electric space-heating equipment without a motor rated over 1⁄8 hp, the branch-circuit switch or circuit breaker shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means where the switch or circuit breaker is within sight from the heater or is capable of being locked in the open position. (2) Over 1⁄8 Horsepower. For motor-driven electric spaceheating equipment with a motor rated over 1⁄8 hp, a disconnecting means shall be located within sight from the motor controller or shall be permitted to comply with the requirements in 424.19(A)(2). (C) Unit Switch(es) as Disconnecting Means. A unit switch(es) with a marked “off” position that is part of a fixed heater and disconnects all ungrounded conductors shall be permitted as the disconnecting means required by this article where other means for disconnection are provided in the types of occupancies in 424.19(C)(1) through (C)(4). (1) Multifamily Dwellings. In multifamily dwellings, the other disconnecting means shall be within the dwelling unit, or on the same floor as the dwelling unit in which the fixed heater is installed, and shall also be permitted to control lamps and appliances. (2) Two-Family Dwellings. In two-family dwellings, the other disconnecting means shall be permitted either inside or outside of the dwelling unit in which the fixed heater is installed. In this case, an individual switch or circuit breaker for the dwelling unit shall be permitted and shall also be permitted to control lamps and appliances. (3) One-Family Dwellings. In one-family dwellings, the service disconnecting means shall be permitted to be the other disconnecting means. (4) Other Occupancies. In other occupancies, the branchcircuit switch or circuit breaker, where readily accessible for servicing of the fixed heater, shall be permitted as the other disconnecting means.
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424.20 Thermostatically Controlled Switching Devices. (A) Serving as Both Controllers and Disconnecting Means. Thermostatically controlled switching devices and combination thermostats and manually controlled switches shall be permitted to serve as both controllers and disconnecting means, provided all of the following conditions are met: (1) Provided with a marked “off” position (2) Directly open all ungrounded conductors when manually placed in the “off” position (3) Designed so that the circuit cannot be energized automatically after the device has been manually placed in the “off” position (4) Located as specified in 424.19 (B) Thermostats That Do Not Directly Interrupt All Ungrounded Conductors. Thermostats that do not directly interrupt all ungrounded conductors and thermostats that operate remote-control circuits shall not be required to meet the requirements of 424.20(A). These devices shall not be permitted as the disconnecting means. 424.21 Switch and Circuit Breaker to Be Indicating. Switches and circuit breakers used as disconnecting means shall be of the indicating type. 424.22 Overcurrent Protection. (A) Branch-Circuit Devices. Electric space-heating equipment, other than such motor-operated equipment as required by Article 430 and Article 440 to have additional overcurrent protection, shall be permitted to be protected against overcurrent where supplied by one of the branch circuits in Article 210. (B) Resistance Elements. Resistance-type heating elements in electric space-heating equipment shall be protected at not more than 60 amperes. Equipment rated more than 48 amperes and employing such elements shall have the heating elements subdivided, and each subdivided load shall not exceed 48 amperes. Where a subdivided load is less than 48 amperes, the rating of the supplementary overcurrent protective device shall comply with 424.3(B). A boiler employing resistance-type immersion heating elements contained in an ASME rated and stamped vessel shall be permitted to comply with 424.72(A). (C) Overcurrent Protective Devices. The supplementary overcurrent protective devices for the subdivided loads specified in 424.22(B) shall be (1) factory-installed within or on the heater enclosure or supplied for use with the heater as a separate assembly by the heater manufacturer; (2) accessible, but shall not be required to be readily accessible; and (3) suitable for branch-circuit protection. FPN: See 240.10.
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(B) Location. This nameplate shall be located so as to be visible or easily accessible after installation.
Where cartridge fuses are used to provide this overcurrent protection, a single disconnecting means shall be permitted to be used for the several subdivided loads.
424.29 Marking of Heating Elements. All heating elements that are replaceable in the field and are part of an electric heater shall be legibly marked with the ratings in volts and watts or in volts and amperes.
FPN No. 1: For supplementary overcurrent protection, see 240.10. FPN No. 2: For disconnecting means for cartridge fuses in circuits of any voltage, see 240.40.
(D) Branch-Circuit Conductors. The conductors supplying the supplementary overcurrent protective devices shall be considered branch-circuit conductors. Where the heaters are rated 50 kW or more, the conductors supplying the supplementary overcurrent protective devices specified in 424.22(C) shall be permitted to be sized at not less than 100 percent of the nameplate rating of the heater, provided all of the following conditions are met: (1) The heater is marked with a minimum conductor size. (2) The conductors are not smaller than the marked minimum size. (3) A temperature-actuated device controls the cyclic operation of the equipment.
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(E) Conductors for Subdivided Loads. Field-wired conductors between the heater and the supplementary overcurrent protective devices shall be sized at not less than 125 percent of the load served. The supplementary overcurrent protective devices specified in 424.22(C) shall protect these conductors in accordance with 240.4. Where the heaters are rated 50 kW or more, the ampacity of field-wired conductors between the heater and the supplementary overcurrent protective devices shall be permitted to be not less than 100 percent of the load of their respective subdivided circuits, provided all of the following conditions are met: (1) The heater is marked with a minimum conductor size. (2) The conductors are not smaller than the marked minimum size. (3) A temperature-activated device controls the cyclic operation of the equipment.
V. Electric Space-Heating Cables 424.34 Heating Cable Construction. Heating cables shall be furnished complete with factory-assembled nonheating leads at least 2.1 m (7 ft) in length. 424.35 Marking of Heating Cables. Each unit shall be marked with the identifying name or identification symbol, catalog number, and ratings in volts and watts or in volts and amperes. Each unit length of heating cable shall have a permanent legible marking on each nonheating lead located within 75 mm (3 in.) of the terminal end. The lead wire shall have the following color identification to indicate the circuit voltage on which it is to be used: (1) 120 volt, nominal — yellow (2) 208 volt, nominal — blue (3) 240 volt, nominal — red (4) 277 volt, nominal — brown (5) 480 volt, nominal — orange 424.36 Clearances of Wiring in Ceilings. Wiring located above heated ceilings shall be spaced not less than 50 mm (2 in.) above the heated ceiling and shall be considered as operating at an ambient temperature of 50°C (122°F). The ampacity of conductors shall be calculated on the basis of the correction factors shown in the 0–2000 volt ampacity tables of Article 310. If this wiring is located above thermal insulation having a minimum thickness of 50 mm (2 in.), the wiring shall not require correction for temperature.
• 424.38 Area Restrictions.
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(A) Shall Not Extend Beyond the Room or Area. Heating cables shall not extend beyond the room or area in which they originate.
(A) Marking Required. Each unit of fixed electric spaceheating equipment shall be provided with a nameplate giving the identifying name and the normal rating in volts and watts or in volts and amperes. Electric space-heating equipment intended for use on alternating current only or direct current only shall be marked to so indicate. The marking of equipment consisting of motors over 1⁄8 hp and other loads shall specify the rating of the motor in volts, amperes, and frequency, and the heating load in volts and watts or in volts and amperes.
(B) Uses Prohibited. Heating cables shall not be installed in the following: (1) In closets (2) Over walls (3) Over partitions that extend to the ceiling, unless they are isolated single runs of embedded cable (4) Over cabinets whose clearance from the ceiling is less than the minimum horizontal dimension of the cabinet to the nearest cabinet edge that is open to the room or area
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(C) In Closet Ceilings as Low-Temperature Heat Sources to Control Relative Humidity. The provisions of 424.38(B) shall not prevent the use of cable in closet ceilings as lowtemperature heat sources to control relative humidity, provided they are used only in those portions of the ceiling that are unobstructed to the floor by shelves or other permanent luminaires (fixtures). 424.39 Clearance from Other Objects and Openings. Heating elements of cables shall be separated at least 200 mm (8 in.) from the edge of outlet boxes and junction boxes that are to be used for mounting surface luminaires (lighting fixtures). A clearance of not less than 50 mm (2 in.) shall be provided from recessed luminaires (fixtures) and their trims, ventilating openings, and other such openings in room surfaces. Sufficient area shall be provided to ensure that no heating cable is covered by any surface-mounted units. 424.40 Splices. Embedded cables shall be spliced only where necessary and only by approved means, and in no case shall the length of the heating cable be altered. 424.41 Installation of Heating Cables on Dry Board, in Plaster, and on Concrete Ceilings. (A) In Walls. Cables shall not be installed in walls unless it is necessary for an isolated single run of cable to be installed down a vertical surface to reach a dropped ceiling. (B) Adjacent Runs. Adjacent runs of cable not exceeding 9 watts/m (23⁄4 watts/ft) shall not be installed less than 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) on centers. (C) Surfaces to Be Applied. Heating cables shall be applied only to gypsum board, plaster lath, or other fire-resistant material. With metal lath or other electrically conductive surfaces, a coat of plaster shall be applied to completely separate the metal lath or conductive surface from the cable.
that straddle the cable shall not be used with metal lath or other electrically conductive surfaces. (G) Dry Board Installations. In dry board installations, the entire ceiling below the heating cable shall be covered with gypsum board not exceeding 13 mm (1⁄2 in.) thickness. The void between the upper layer of gypsum board, plaster lath, or other fire-resistant material and the surface layer of gypsum board shall be completely filled with thermally conductive, nonshrinking plaster or other approved material or equivalent thermal conductivity. (H) Free from Contact with Conductive Surfaces. Cables shall be kept free from contact with metal or other electrically conductive surfaces. (I) Joists. In dry board applications, cable shall be installed parallel to the joist, leaving a clear space centered under the joist of 65 mm (21⁄2 in.) (width) between centers of adjacent runs of cable. A surface layer of gypsum board shall be mounted so that the nails or other fasteners do not pierce the heating cable. (J) Crossing Joists. Cables shall cross joists only at the ends of the room unless the cable is required to cross joists elsewhere in order to satisfy the manufacturer’s instructions that the installer avoid placing the cable too close to ceiling penetrations and luminaires (lighting fixtures). 424.42 Finished Ceilings. Finished ceilings shall not be covered with decorative panels or beams constructed of materials that have thermal insulating properties, such as wood, fiber, or plastic. Finished ceilings shall be permitted to be covered with paint, wallpaper, or other approved surface finishes. 424.43 Installation of Nonheating Leads of Cables.
FPN: See also 424.41(F).
(D) Splices. All heating cables, the splice between the heating cable and nonheating leads, and 75-mm (3-in.) minimum of the nonheating lead at the splice shall be embedded in plaster or dry board in the same manner as the heating cable. (E) Ceiling Surface. The entire ceiling surface shall have a finish of thermally noninsulating sand plaster that has a nominal thickness of 13 mm (1⁄2 in.), or other noninsulating material identified as suitable for this use and applied according to specified thickness and directions. (F) Secured. Cables shall be secured by means of approved stapling, tape, plaster, nonmetallic spreaders, or other approved means either at intervals not exceeding 400 mm (16 in.) or at intervals not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) for cables identified for such use. Staples or metal fasteners
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(A) Free Nonheating Leads. Free nonheating leads of cables shall be installed in accordance with approved wiring methods from the junction box to a location within the ceiling. Such installations shall be permitted to be single conductors in approved raceways, single or multiconductor Type UF, Type NMC, Type MI, or other approved conductors. (B) Leads in Junction Box. Not less than 150 mm (6 in.) of free nonheating lead shall be within the junction box. The marking of the leads shall be visible in the junction box. (C) Excess Leads. Excess leads of heating cables shall not be cut but shall be secured to the underside of the ceiling and embedded in plaster or other approved material, leaving only a length sufficient to reach the junction box with not less than 150 mm (6 in.) of free lead within the box.
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(A) Watts per Linear Foot. Constant wattage heating cables shall not exceed 54 watts/linear meter (161⁄2 watts/linear foot) of cable. (B) Spacing Between Adjacent Runs. The spacing between adjacent runs of cable shall not be less than 25 mm (1 in.) on centers.
424.60 Elevated Inlet Temperature. Duct heaters intended for use with elevated inlet air temperature shall be identified as suitable for use at the elevated temperatures. 424.61 Installation of Duct Heaters with Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners. Heat pumps and air conditioners having duct heaters closer than 1.2 m (4 ft) to the heat pump or air conditioner shall have both the duct heater and heat pump or air conditioner identified as suitable for such installation and so marked.
(C) Secured in Place. Cables shall be secured in place by nonmetallic frames or spreaders or other approved means while the concrete or other finish is applied. Cables shall not be installed where they bridge expansion joints unless protected from expansion and contraction.
424.62 Condensation. Duct heaters used with air conditioners or other air-cooling equipment that could result in condensation of moisture shall be identified as suitable for use with air conditioners.
(D) Spacings Between Heating Cable and Metal Embedded in the Floor. Spacings shall be maintained between the heating cable and metal embedded in the floor, unless the cable is a grounded metal-clad cable.
424.63 Fan Circuit Interlock. Means shall be provided to ensure that the fan circuit is energized when any heater circuit is energized. However, time- or temperature-controlled delay in energizing the fan motor shall be permitted.
(E) Leads Protected. Leads shall be protected where they leave the floor by rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, electrical metallic tubing, or by other approved means.
424.64 Limit Controls. Each duct heater shall be provided with an approved, integral, automatic-reset temperaturelimiting control or controllers to de-energize the circuit or circuits. In addition, an integral independent supplementary control or controllers shall be provided in each duct heater that disconnects a sufficient number of conductors to interrupt current flow. This device shall be manually resettable or replaceable.
(F) Bushings or Approved Fittings. Bushings or approved fittings shall be used where the leads emerge within the floor slab. (G) Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection. Groundfault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel shall be provided for cables installed in electrically heated floors of bathrooms and in hydromassage bathtub locations. 424.45 Inspection and Tests. Cable installations shall be made with due care to prevent damage to the cable assembly and shall be inspected and approved before cables are covered or concealed. VI. Duct Heaters 424.57 General. Part VI shall apply to any heater mounted in the airstream of a forced-air system where the air-moving unit is not provided as an integral part of the equipment. 424.58 Identification. Heaters installed in an air duct shall be identified as suitable for the installation. 424.59 Airflow. Means shall be provided to ensure uniform and adequate airflow over the face of the heater in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. FPN: Heaters installed within 1.2 m (4 ft) of the outlet of an air-moving device, heat pump, air conditioner, elbows, baffle plates, or other obstructions in ductwork may require turning vanes, pressure plates, or other devices on the inlet side of the duct heater to ensure an even distribution of air over the face of the heater.
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424.65 Location of Disconnecting Means. Duct heater controller equipment shall be either accessible with the disconnecting means installed at or within sight from the controller or as permitted by 424.19(A). 424.66 Installation. Duct heaters shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions in such a manner that operation does not create a hazard to persons or property. Furthermore, duct heaters shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to permit access to the heater. Sufficient clearance shall be maintained to permit replacement of controls and heating elements and for adjusting and cleaning of controls and other parts requiring such attention. See 110.26. FPN: For additional installation information, see NFPA 90A2002, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, and NFPA 90B-2002, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems.
VII. Resistance-Type Boilers 424.70 Scope. The provisions in Part VII of this article shall apply to boilers employing resistance-type heating elements. Electrode-type boilers shall not be considered as employing resistance-type heating elements. See Part VIII of this article.
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424.72 Overcurrent Protection. (A) Boiler Employing Resistance-Type Immersion Heating Elements in an ASME Rated and Stamped Vessel. A boiler employing resistance-type immersion heating elements contained in an ASME rated and stamped vessel shall have the heating elements protected at not more than 150 amperes. Such a boiler rated more than 120 amperes shall have the heating elements subdivided into loads not exceeding 120 amperes. Where a subdivided load is less than 120 amperes, the rating of the overcurrent protective device shall comply with 424.3(B). (B) Boiler Employing Resistance-Type Heating Elements Rated More Than 48 Amperes and Not Contained in an ASME Rated and Stamped Vessel. A boiler employing resistance-type heating elements not contained in an ASME rated and stamped vessel shall have the heating elements protected at not more than 60 amperes. Such a boiler rated more than 48 amperes shall have the heating elements subdivided into loads not exceeding 48 amperes. Where a subdivided load is less than 48 amperes, the rating of the overcurrent protective device shall comply with 424.3(B). (C) Supplementary Overcurrent Protective Devices. The supplementary overcurrent protective devices for the subdivided loads as required by 424.72(A) and 424.72(B) shall be as follows: (1) Factory-installed within or on the boiler enclosure or provided as a separate assembly by the boiler manufacturer (2) Accessible, but need not be readily accessible (3) Suitable for branch-circuit protection Where cartridge fuses are used to provide this overcurrent protection, a single disconnecting means shall be permitted for the several subdivided circuits. See 240.40. (D) Conductors Supplying Supplementary Overcurrent Protective Devices. The conductors supplying these supplementary overcurrent protective devices shall be considered branch-circuit conductors. Where the heaters are rated 50 kW or more, the conductors supplying the overcurrent protective device specified in 424.72(C) shall be permitted to be sized at not less than 100 percent of the nameplate rating of the heater, provided all of the following conditions are met: (1) The heater is marked with a minimum conductor size. (2) The conductors are not smaller than the marked minimum size. (3) A temperature- or pressure-actuated device controls the cyclic operation of the equipment.
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(E) Conductors for Subdivided Loads. Field-wired conductors between the heater and the supplementary overcurrent protective devices shall be sized at not less than 125 percent of the load served. The supplementary overcurrent protective devices specified in 424.72(C) shall protect these conductors in accordance with 240.4. Where the heaters are rated 50 kW or more, the ampacity of field-wired conductors between the heater and the supplementary overcurrent protective devices shall be permitted to be not less than 100 percent of the load of their respective subdivided circuits, provided all of the following conditions are met: (1) The heater is marked with a minimum conductor size. (2) The conductors are not smaller than the marked minimum size. (3) A temperature-activated device controls the cyclic operation of the equipment. 424.73 Overtemperature Limit Control. Each boiler designed so that in normal operation there is no change in state of the heat transfer medium shall be equipped with a temperature-sensitive limiting means. It shall be installed to limit maximum liquid temperature and shall directly or indirectly disconnect all ungrounded conductors to the heating elements. Such means shall be in addition to a temperature regulating system and other devices protecting the tank against excessive pressure. 424.74 Overpressure Limit Control. Each boiler designed so that in normal operation there is a change in state of the heat transfer medium from liquid to vapor shall be equipped with a pressure-sensitive limiting means. It shall be installed to limit maximum pressure and shall directly or indirectly disconnect all ungrounded conductors to the heating elements. Such means shall be in addition to a pressure regulating system and other devices protecting the tank against excessive pressure. VIII. Electrode-Type Boilers 424.80 Scope. The provisions in Part VIII of this article shall apply to boilers for operation at 600 volts, nominal, or less, in which heat is generated by the passage of current between electrodes through the liquid being heated. FPN: For over 600 volts, see Part V of Article 490.
424.81 Identification. Electrode-type boilers shall be identified as suitable for the installation. 424.82 Branch-Circuit Requirements. The size of branchcircuit conductors and overcurrent protective devices shall be calculated on the basis of 125 percent of the total load (motors not included). A contactor, relay, or other device, approved for continuous operation at 100 percent of its
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rating, shall be permitted to supply its full-rated load. See 210.19(A), Exception. The provisions of this section shall not apply to conductors that form an integral part of an approved boiler. Where an electrode boiler is rated 50 kW or more, the conductors supplying the boiler electrode(s) shall be permitted to be sized at not less than 100 percent of the nameplate rating of the electrode boiler, provided all the following conditions are met: (1) The electrode boiler is marked with a minimum conductor size. (2) The conductors are not smaller than the marked minimum size. (3) A temperature- or pressure-actuated device controls the cyclic operation of the equipment.
(5) A warning marking, “All Power Supplies Shall Be Disconnected Before Servicing, Including Servicing the Pressure Vessel”
424.83 Overtemperature Limit Control. Each boiler, designed so that in normal operation there is no change in state of the heat transfer medium, shall be equipped with a temperature-sensitive limiting means. It shall be installed to limit maximum liquid temperature and shall directly or indirectly interrupt all current flow through the electrodes. Such means shall be in addition to the temperature regulating system and other devices protecting the tank against excessive pressure.
Heating Panel Set. A rigid or nonrigid assembly provided with nonheating leads or a terminal junction assembly identified as being suitable for connection to a wiring system.
424.84 Overpressure Limit Control. Each boiler, designed so that in normal operation there is a change in state of the heat transfer medium from liquid to vapor, shall be equipped with a pressure-sensitive limiting means. It shall be installed to limit maximum pressure and shall directly or indirectly interrupt all current flow through the electrodes. Such means shall be in addition to a pressure regulating system and other devices protecting the tank against excessive pressure. 424.85 Grounding. For those boilers designed such that fault currents do not pass through the pressure vessel, and the pressure vessel is electrically isolated from the electrodes, all exposed non–current-carrying metal parts, including the pressure vessel, supply, and return connecting piping, shall be grounded in accordance with Article 250. For all other designs, the pressure vessel containing the electrodes shall be isolated and electrically insulated from ground. 424.86 Markings. All electrode-type boilers shall be marked to show the following: (1) The manufacturer’s name (2) The normal rating in volts, amperes, and kilowatts (3) The electrical supply required specifying frequency, number of phases, and number of wires (4) The marking “Electrode-Type Boiler”
The nameplate shall be located so as to be visible after installation. IX. Electric Radiant Heating Panels and Heating Panel Sets 424.90 Scope. The provisions of Part IX of this article shall apply to radiant heating panels and heating panel sets. 424.91 Definitions. Heating Panel. A complete assembly provided with a junction box or a length of flexible conduit for connection to a branch circuit.
424.92 Markings. (A) Location. Markings shall be permanent and in a location that is visible prior to application of panel finish. (B) Identified as Suitable. Each unit shall be identified as suitable for the installation. (C) Required Markings. Each unit shall be marked with the identifying name or identification symbol, catalog number, and rating in volts and watts or in volts and amperes. (D) Labels Provided by Manufacturer. The manufacturers of heating panels or heating panel sets shall provide marking labels that indicate that the space-heating installation incorporates heating panels or heating panel sets and instructions that the labels shall be affixed to the panelboards to identify which branch circuits supply the circuits to those space-heating installations. If the heating panels and heating panel set installations are visible and distinguishable after installation, the labels shall not be required to be provided and affixed to the panelboards. 424.93 Installation. (A) General. (1) Manufacturer’s Instructions. Heating panels and heating panel sets shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. (2) Locations Not Permitted. The heating portion shall not be installed as follows: (1) In or behind surfaces where subject to physical damage (2) Run through or above walls, partitions, cupboards, or similar portions of structures that extend to the ceiling.
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(3) Separation from Outlets for Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures). Edges of panels and panel sets shall be separated by not less than 200 mm (8 in.) from the edges of any outlet boxes and junction boxes that are to be used for mounting surface luminaires (lighting fixtures). A clearance of not less than 50 mm (2 in.) shall be provided from recessed luminaires (fixtures) and their trims, ventilating openings, and other such openings in room surfaces, unless the heating panels and panel sets are listed and marked for lesser clearances, in which case they shall be permitted to be installed at the marked clearances. Sufficient area shall be provided to ensure that no heating panel or heating panel set is to be covered by any surface-mounted units. (4) Surfaces Covering Heating Panels. After the heating panels or heating panel sets are installed and inspected, it shall be permitted to install a surface that has been identified by the manufacturer’s instructions as being suitable for the installation. The surface shall be secured so that the nails or other fastenings do not pierce the heating panels or heating panel sets. (5) Surface Coverings. Surfaces permitted by 424.93(A)(4) shall be permitted to be covered with paint, wallpaper, or other approved surfaces identified in the manufacturer’s instructions as being suitable. (B) Heating Panel Sets. (1) Mounting Location. Heating panel sets shall be permitted to be secured to the lower face of joists or mounted in between joists, headers, or nailing strips. (2) Parallel to Joists or Nailing Strips. Heating panel sets shall be installed parallel to joists or nailing strips. (3) Installation of Nails, Staples, or Other Fasteners. Nailing or stapling of heating panel sets shall be done only through the unheated portions provided for this purpose. Heating panel sets shall not be cut through or nailed through any point closer than 6 mm (1⁄4 in.) to the element. Nails, staples, or other fasteners shall not be used where they penetrate current-carrying parts. (4) Installed as Complete Unit. Heating panel sets shall be installed as complete units unless identified as suitable for field cutting in an approved manner. 424.94 Clearances of Wiring in Ceilings. Wiring located above heated ceilings shall be spaced not less than 50 mm (2 in.) above the heated ceiling and shall be considered as operating at an ambient of 50°C (122°F). The ampacity shall be calculated on the basis of the correction factors given in the 0–2000 volt ampacity tables of Article 310. If this wiring is located above thermal insulations having a
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minimum thickness of 50 mm (2 in.), the wiring shall not require correction for temperature. 424.95 Location of Branch-Circuit and Feeder Wiring in Walls. (A) Exterior Walls. Wiring methods shall comply with Article 300 and 310.10. (B) Interior Walls. Any wiring behind heating panels or heating panel sets located in interior walls or partitions shall be considered as operating at an ambient temperature of 40°C (104°F), and the ampacity shall be calculated on the basis of the correction factors given in the 0–2000 volt ampacity tables of Article 310. 424.96 Connection to Branch-Circuit Conductors.
(A) General. Heating panels or heating panel sets assembled together in the field to form a heating installation in one room or area shall be connected in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. (B) Heating Panels. Heating panels shall be connected to branch-circuit wiring by an approved wiring method. (C) Heating Panel Sets. (1) Connection to Branch Circuit Wiring. Heating panel sets shall be connected to branch-circuit wiring by a method identified as being suitable for the purpose. (2) Panel Sets with Terminal Junction Assembly. A heating panel set provided with terminal junction assembly shall be permitted to have the nonheating leads attached at the time of installation in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 424.97 Nonheating Leads. Excess nonheating leads of heating panels or heating panel sets shall be permitted to be cut to the required length. They shall meet the installation requirements of the wiring method employed in accordance with 424.96. Nonheating leads shall be an integral part of a heating panel and a heating panel set and shall not be subjected to the ampacity requirements of 424.3(B) for branch circuits. 424.98 Installation in Concrete or Poured Masonry. (A) Maximum Heated Area. Heating panels or heating panel sets shall not exceed 355 watts/m2 (33 watts/ft2) of heated area. (B) Secured in Place and Identified as Suitable. Heating panels or heating panel sets shall be secured in place by means specified in the manufacturer’s instructions and identified as suitable for the installation.
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(C) Expansion Joints. Heating panels or heating panel sets shall not be installed where they bridge expansion joints unless provision is made for expansion and contraction. (D) Spacings. Spacings shall be maintained between heating panels or heating panel sets and metal embedded in the floor. Grounded metal-clad heating panels shall be permitted to be in contact with metal embedded in the floor. (E) Protection of Leads. Leads shall be protected where they leave the floor by rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, or electrical metallic tubing, or by other approved means. (F) Bushings or Fittings Required. Bushings or approved fittings shall be used where the leads emerge within the floor slabs. 424.99 Installation Under Floor Covering. (A) Identification. Heating panels or heating panel sets for installation under floor covering shall be identified as suitable for installation under floor covering. (B) Maximum Heated Area. Heating panels or panel sets installed under floor covering shall not exceed 160 watts/m2 (15 watts/ft2) of heated area. (C) Installation. Listed heating panels or panel sets, if installed under floor covering, shall be installed on floor surfaces that are smooth and flat in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and shall also comply with 424.99(C)(1) through (C)(5). (1) Expansion Joints. Heating panels or heating panel sets shall not be installed where they bridge expansion joints unless protected from expansion and contraction. (2) Connection to Conductors. Heating panels and heating panel sets shall be connected to branch-circuit and supply wiring by wiring methods recognized in Chapter 3. (3) Anchoring. Heating panels and heating panel sets shall be firmly anchored to the floor using an adhesive or anchoring system identified for this use. (4) Coverings. After heating panels or heating panel sets are installed and inspected, they shall be permitted to be covered by a floor covering that has been identified by the manufacturer as being suitable for the installation. The covering shall be secured to the heating panel or heating panel sets with release-type adhesives or by means identified for this use. (5) Fault Protection. A device to open all ungrounded conductors supplying the heating panels or heating panel sets, provided by the manufacturer, shall function when a low- or high-resistance line-to-line, line-to-grounded conductor, or line-to-ground fault occurs, such as the result of a penetration of the element or element assembly. FPN: An integral grounding shield may be required to provide this protection.
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ARTICLE 426 Fixed Outdoor Electric Deicing and Snow-Melting Equipment I. General 426.1 Scope. The requirements of this article shall apply to electrically energized heating systems and the installation of these systems. (A) Embedded. Embedded in driveways, walks, steps, and other areas. (B) Exposed. Exposed on drainage systems, bridge structures, roofs, and other structures. 426.2 Definitions. Heating System. A complete system consisting of components such as heating elements, fastening devices, nonheating circuit wiring, leads, temperature controllers, safety signs, junction boxes, raceways, and fittings. Impedance Heating System. A system in which heat is generated in a pipe or rod, or combination of pipes and rods, by causing current to flow through the pipe or rod by direct connection to an ac voltage source from a dualwinding transformer. The pipe or rod shall be permitted to be embedded in the surface to be heated, or constitute the exposed components to be heated. Resistance Heating Element. A specific separate element to generate heat that is embedded in or fastened to the surface to be heated. FPN: Tubular heaters, strip heaters, heating cable, heating tape, and heating panels are examples of resistance heaters.
Skin-Effect Heating System. A system in which heat is generated on the inner surface of a ferromagnetic envelope embedded in or fastened to the surface to be heated. FPN: Typically, an electrically insulated conductor is routed through and connected to the envelope at the other end. The envelope and the electrically insulated conductor are connected to an ac voltage source from a dual-winding transformer.
426.3 Application of Other Articles. Cord-and-plugconnected fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment intended for specific use and identified as suitable for this use shall be installed according to Article 422. 426.4 Continuous Load. Fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment shall be considered as a continuous load.
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II. Installation 426.10 General. Equipment for outdoor electric deicing and snow melting shall be identified as being suitable for the following: (1) The chemical, thermal, and physical environment (2) Installation in accordance with the manufacturer’s drawings and instructions 426.11 Use. Electrical heating equipment shall be installed in such a manner as to be afforded protection from physical damage. 426.12 Thermal Protection. External surfaces of outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment that operate at temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F) shall be physically guarded, isolated, or thermally insulated to protect against contact by personnel in the area. 426.13 Identification. The presence of outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment shall be evident by the posting of appropriate caution signs or markings where clearly visible. 426.14 Special Permission. Fixed outdoor deicing and snow-melting equipment employing methods of construction or installation other than covered by this article shall be permitted only by special permission. III. Resistance Heating Elements 426.20 Embedded Deicing and Snow-Melting Equipment. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
(A) Watt Density. Panels or units shall not exceed 1300 watts/m2 (120 watts/ft2) of heated area. (B) Spacing. The spacing between adjacent cable runs is dependent upon the rating of the cable and shall be not less than 25 mm (1 in.) on centers. (C) Cover. Units, panels, or cables shall be installed as follows: (1) On a substantial asphalt or masonry base at least 50 mm (2 in.) thick and have at least 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) of asphalt or masonry applied over the units, panels, or cables; or (2) They shall be permitted to be installed over other approved bases and embedded within 90 mm (31⁄2 in.) of masonry or asphalt but not less than 38 mm (11⁄2 in.) from the top surface; or (3) Equipment that has been specially investigated for other forms of installation shall be installed only in the manner for which it has been investigated. (D) Secured. Cables, units, and panels shall be secured in place by frames or spreaders or other approved means while the masonry or asphalt finish is applied.
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(E) Expansion and Contraction. Cables, units, and panels shall not be installed where they bridge expansion joints unless provision is made for expansion and contraction. 426.21 Exposed Deicing and Snow-Melting Equipment. (A) Secured. Heating element assemblies shall be secured to the surface being heated by approved means. (B) Overtemperature. Where the heating element is not in direct contact with the surface being heated, the design of the heater assembly shall be such that its temperature limitations shall not be exceeded. (C) Expansion and Contraction. Heating elements and assemblies shall not be installed where they bridge expansion joints unless provision is made for expansion and contraction. (D) Flexural Capability. Where installed on flexible structures, the heating elements and assemblies shall have a flexural capability that is compatible with the structure. 426.22 Installation of Nonheating Leads for Embedded Equipment. (A) Grounding Sheath or Braid. Nonheating leads having a grounding sheath or braid shall be permitted to be embedded in the masonry or asphalt in the same manner as the heating cable without additional physical protection. (B) Raceways. All but 25 mm to 150 mm (1 in. to 6 in.) of nonheating leads of Type TW and other approved types not having a grounding sheath shall be enclosed in a rigid conduit, electrical metallic tubing, intermediate metal conduit, or other raceways within asphalt or masonry; and the distance from the factory splice to raceway shall not be less than 25 mm (1 in.) or more than 150 mm (6 in.). (C) Bushings. Insulating bushings shall be used in the asphalt or masonry where leads enter conduit or tubing. (D) Expansion and Contraction. Leads shall be protected in expansion joints and where they emerge from masonry or asphalt by rigid conduit, electrical metallic tubing, intermediate metal conduit, other raceways, or other approved means. (E) Leads in Junction Boxes. Not less than 150 mm (6 in.) of free nonheating lead shall be within the junction box. 426.23 Installation of Nonheating Leads for Exposed Equipment. (A) Nonheating Leads. Power supply nonheating leads (cold leads) for resistance elements shall be suitable for the temperature encountered. Not less than 150 mm (6 in.) of nonheating leads shall be provided within the junction box. Preassembled factory supplied and field assembled nonheating leads on approved heaters shall be permitted to be shortened if the markings specified in 426.25 are retained.
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(B) Protection. Nonheating power supply leads shall be enclosed in a rigid conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, or other approved means. 426.24 Electrical Connection. (A) Heating Element Connections. Electrical connections, other than factory connections of heating elements to nonheating elements embedded in masonry or asphalt or on exposed surfaces, shall be made with insulated connectors identified for the use. (B) Circuit Connections. Splices and terminations at the end of the nonheating leads, other than the heating element end, shall be installed in a box or fitting in accordance with 110.14 and 300.15. 426.25 Marking. Each factory-assembled heating unit shall be legibly marked within 75 mm (3 in.) of each end of the nonheating leads with the permanent identification symbol, catalog number, and ratings in volts and watts or in volts and amperes. 426.26 Corrosion Protection. Ferrous and nonferrous metal raceways, cable armor, cable sheaths, boxes, fittings, supports, and support hardware shall be permitted to be installed in concrete or in direct contact with the earth, or in areas subject to severe corrosive influences, where made of material suitable for the condition, or where provided with corrosion protection identified as suitable for the condition. 426.27 Grounding Braid or Sheath. Grounding means, such as copper braid, metal sheath, or other approved means, shall be provided as part of the heated section of the cable, panel, or unit. 426.28 Equipment Protection. Ground-fault protection of equipment shall be provided for fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment, except for equipment that employs mineral-insulated, metal-sheathed cable embedded in a noncombustible medium. IV. Impedance Heating 426.30 Personnel Protection. Exposed elements of impedance heating systems shall be physically guarded, isolated, or thermally insulated with a weatherproof jacket to protect against contact by personnel in the area. 426.31 Isolation Transformer. A dual-winding transformer with a grounded shield between the primary and secondary windings shall be used to isolate the distribution system from the heating system. 426.32 Voltage Limitations. Unless protected by groundfault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel, the secondary
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winding of the isolation transformer connected to the impedance heating elements shall not have an output voltage greater than 30 volts ac. Where ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel is provided, the voltage shall be permitted to be greater than 30 but not more than 80 volts. 426.33 Induced Currents. All current-carrying components shall be installed in accordance with 300.20. 426.34 Grounding. An impedance heating system that is operating at a voltage greater than 30 but not more than 80 shall be grounded at a designated point(s). V. Skin-Effect Heating 426.40 Conductor Ampacity. The current through the electrically insulated conductor inside the ferromagnetic envelope shall be permitted to exceed the ampacity values shown in Article 310, provided it is identified as suitable for this use. 426.41 Pull Boxes. Where pull boxes are used, they shall be accessible without excavation by location in suitable vaults or above grade. Outdoor pull boxes shall be of watertight construction. 426.42 Single Conductor in Enclosure. The provisions of 300.20 shall not apply to the installation of a single conductor in a ferromagnetic envelope (metal enclosure). 426.43 Corrosion Protection. Ferromagnetic envelopes, ferrous or nonferrous metal raceways, boxes, fittings, supports, and support hardware shall be permitted to be installed in concrete or in direct contact with the earth, or in areas subjected to severe corrosive influences, where made of material suitable for the condition, or where provided with corrosion protection identified as suitable for the condition. Corrosion protection shall maintain the original wall thickness of the ferromagnetic envelope. 426.44 Grounding. The ferromagnetic envelope shall be grounded at both ends; and, in addition, it shall be permitted to be grounded at intermediate points as required by its design. The provisions of 250.30 shall not apply to the installation of skin-effect heating systems. FPN: For grounding methods, see Article 250.
VI. Control and Protection 426.50 Disconnecting Means. (A) Disconnection. All fixed outdoor deicing and snowmelting equipment shall be provided with a means for disconnection from all ungrounded conductors. Where readily
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(B) Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment. The factoryinstalled attachment plug of cord-and-plug-connected equipment rated 20 amperes or less and 150 volts or less to ground shall be permitted to be the disconnecting means. 426.51 Controllers. (A) Temperature Controller with “Off” Position. Temperature controlled switching devices that indicate an “off” position and that interrupt line current shall open all ungrounded conductors when the control device is in the “off” position. These devices shall not be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means unless provided with a positive lockout in the “off” position. (B) Temperature Controller Without “Off” Position. Temperature controlled switching devices that do not have an “off” position shall not be required to open all ungrounded conductors and shall not be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means. (C) Remote Temperature Controller. Remote controlled temperature-actuated devices shall not be required to meet the requirements of 426.51(A). These devices shall not be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means. (D) Combined Switching Devices. Switching devices consisting of combined temperature-actuated devices and manually controlled switches that serve both as the controller and the disconnecting means shall comply with all of the following conditions: (1) Open all ungrounded conductors when manually placed in the “off” position (2) Be so designed that the circuit cannot be energized automatically if the device has been manually placed in the “off” position (3) Be provided with a positive lockout in the “off” position 426.52 Overcurrent Protection. Fixed outdoor electric deicing and snow-melting equipment shall be permitted to be protected against overcurrent where supplied by a branch circuit as specified in 426.4. 426.54 Cord-and-Plug-Connected Deicing and SnowMelting Equipment. Cord-and-plug-connected deicing and snow-melting equipment shall be listed.
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ARTICLE 427 Fixed Electric Heating Equipment for Pipelines and Vessels I. General 427.1 Scope. The requirements of this article shall apply to electrically energized heating systems and the installation of these systems used with pipelines or vessels or both. FPN: For further information, see ANSI/IEEE Std. 5151997, Standard for the Testing, Design, Installation and Maintenance of Electrical Resistance Heat Tracing for Industrial Applications, and ANSI/IEEE Std. 844-2000, Recommended Practice for Electrical Impedance, Induction, and Skin Effect Heating of Pipelines and Vessels.
427.2 Definitions. Impedance Heating System. A system in which heat is generated in a pipeline or vessel wall by causing current to flow through the pipeline or vessel wall by direct connection to an ac voltage source from a dual-winding transformer. Induction Heating System. A system in which heat is generated in a pipeline or vessel wall by inducing current and hysteresis effect in the pipeline or vessel wall from an external isolated ac field source. Integrated Heating System. A complete system consisting of components such as pipelines, vessels, heating elements, heat transfer medium, thermal insulation, moisture barrier, nonheating leads, temperature controllers, safety signs, junction boxes, raceways, and fittings. Pipeline. A length of pipe including pumps, valves, flanges, control devices, strainers, and/or similar equipment for conveying fluids. Resistance Heating Element. A specific separate element to generate heat that is applied to the pipeline or vessel externally or internally. FPN: Tubular heaters, strip heaters, heating cable, heating tape, heating blankets, and immersion heaters are examples of resistance heaters.
Skin-Effect Heating System. A system in which heat is generated on the inner surface of a ferromagnetic envelope attached to a pipeline or vessel, or both. FPN: Typically, an electrically insulated conductor is routed through and connected to the envelope at the other end. The envelope and the electrically insulated conductor are connected to an ac voltage source from a dual-winding transformer.
Vessel. A container such as a barrel, drum, or tank for holding fluids or other material.
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427.3 Application of Other Articles. Cord-connected pipe heating assemblies intended for specific use and identified as suitable for this use shall be installed according to Article 422. 427.4 Continuous Load. Fixed electric heating equipment for pipelines and vessels shall be considered continuous load. II. Installation 427.10 General. Equipment for pipeline and vessel electrical heating shall be identified as being suitable for (1) the chemical, thermal, and physical environment and (2) installation in accordance with the manufacturer’s drawings and instructions. 427.11 Use. Electrical heating equipment shall be installed in such a manner as to be afforded protection from physical damage. 427.12 Thermal Protection. External surfaces of pipeline and vessel heating equipment that operate at temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F) shall be physically guarded, isolated, or thermally insulated to protect against contact by personnel in the area. 427.13 Identification. The presence of electrically heated pipelines, vessels, or both, shall be evident by the posting of appropriate caution signs or markings at frequent intervals along the pipeline or vessel. III. Resistance Heating Elements 427.14 Secured. Heating element assemblies shall be secured to the surface being heated by means other than the thermal insulation. 427.15 Not in Direct Contact. Where the heating element is not in direct contact with the pipeline or vessel being heated, means shall be provided to prevent overtemperature of the heating element unless the design of the heater assembly is such that its temperature limitations will not be exceeded. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
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nonheating leads shall be provided within the junction box. Preassembled factory supplied and field assembled nonheating leads on approved heaters shall be permitted to be shortened if the markings specified in 427.20 are retained. (B) Power Supply Leads Protection. Nonheating power supply leads shall be protected where they emerge from electrically heated pipeline or vessel heating units by rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, or other raceways identified as suitable for the application. (C) Interconnecting Leads. Interconnecting nonheating leads connecting portions of the heating system shall be permitted to be covered by thermal insulation in the same manner as the heaters. 427.19 Electrical Connections. (A) Nonheating Interconnections. Nonheating interconnections, where required under thermal insulation, shall be made with insulated connectors identified as suitable for this use. (B) Circuit Connections. Splices and terminations outside the thermal insulation shall be installed in a box or fitting in accordance with 110.14 and 300.15. 427.20 Marking. Each factory-assembled heating unit shall be legibly marked within 75 mm (3 in.) of each end of the nonheating leads with the permanent identification symbol, catalog number, and ratings in volts and watts or in volts and amperes. 427.22 Equipment Protection. Ground-fault protection of equipment shall be provided for electric heat tracing and heating panels. This requirement shall not apply in industrial establishments where there is alarm indication of ground faults and the following conditions apply: (1) Conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installed systems. (2) Continued circuit operation is necessary for safe operation of equipment or processes. 427.23 Grounded Conductive Covering. Electric heating equipment shall be listed and have a grounded conductive covering in accordance with 427.23(A) or 427.23(B). The conductive covering shall provide an effective ground path for equipment protection. (A) Heating Wires or Cables. Heating wires or cables shall have a grounded conductive covering that surrounds the heating element and bus wires, if any, and their electrical insulation.
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(B) Heating Panels. Heating panels shall have a grounded conductive covering over the heating element and its electrical insulation on the side opposite the side attached to the surface to be heated.
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V. Induction Heating 427.35 Scope. This part covers the installation of line frequency induction heating equipment and accessories for pipelines and vessels. FPN: See Article 665 for other applications.
IV. Impedance Heating 427.25 Personnel Protection. All accessible external surfaces of the pipeline, vessel, or both, being heated shall be physically guarded, isolated, or thermally insulated (with a weatherproof jacket for outside installations) to protect against contact by personnel in the area.
427.36 Personnel Protection. Induction coils that operate or may operate at a voltage greater than 30 volts ac shall be enclosed in a nonmetallic or split metallic enclosure, isolated, or made inaccessible by location to protect personnel in the area.
427.26 Isolation Transformer. A dual-winding transformer with a grounded shield between the primary and secondary windings shall be used to isolate the distribution system from the heating system.
427.37 Induced Current. Induction coils shall be prevented from inducing circulating currents in surrounding metallic equipment, supports, or structures by shielding, isolation, or insulation of the current paths. Stray current paths shall be bonded to prevent arcing.
427.27 Voltage Limitations. Unless protected by groundfault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel, the secondary winding of the isolation transformer connected to the pipeline or vessel being heated shall not have an output voltage greater than 30 volts ac. Where ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel is provided, the voltage shall be permitted to be greater than 30 but not more than 80 volts. Exception: In industrial establishments, the isolation transformer connected to the pipeline or vessel being heated shall be permitted to have an output voltage not greater than 132 volts ac to ground where all of the following conditions apply: (1) Conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installed systems. (2) Ground fault protection of equipment is provided. (3) The pipeline or vessel being heated is completely enclosed in a grounded metal enclosure. (4) The transformer secondary connections to the pipeline or vessel being heated are completely enclosed in a grounded metal mesh or metal enclosure. 427.28 Induced Currents. All current-carrying components shall be installed in accordance with 300.20. 427.29 Grounding. The pipeline, vessel, or both, that is being heated and operating at a voltage greater than 30 but not more than 80 shall be grounded at designated points. 427.30 Secondary Conductor Sizing. The ampacity of the conductors connected to the secondary of the transformer shall be at least 100 percent of the total load of the heater.
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VI. Skin-Effect Heating 427.45 Conductor Ampacity. The ampacity of the electrically insulated conductor inside the ferromagnetic envelope shall be permitted to exceed the values given in Article 310, provided it is identified as suitable for this use. 427.46 Pull Boxes. Pull boxes for pulling the electrically insulated conductor in the ferromagnetic envelope shall be permitted to be buried under the thermal insulation, provided their locations are indicated by permanent markings on the insulation jacket surface and on drawings. For outdoor installations, pull boxes shall be of watertight construction. 427.47 Single Conductor in Enclosure. The provisions of 300.20 shall not apply to the installation of a single conductor in a ferromagnetic envelope (metal enclosure). 427.48 Grounding. The ferromagnetic envelope shall be grounded at both ends, and, in addition, it shall be permitted to be grounded at intermediate points as required by its design. The ferromagnetic envelope shall be bonded at all joints to ensure electrical continuity. The provisions of 250.30 shall not apply to the installation of skin-effect heating systems. FPN: See Article 250 for grounding methods.
VII. Control and Protection 427.55 Disconnecting Means. (A) Switch or Circuit Breaker. Means shall be provided to disconnect all fixed electric pipeline or vessel heating equipment from all ungrounded conductors. The branchcircuit switch or circuit breaker, where readily accessible to
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the user of the equipment, shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means. The disconnecting means shall be of the indicating type and shall be provided with a positive lockout in the “off” position.
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(B) Cord-and-Plug-Connected Equipment. The factoryinstalled attachment plug of cord-and-plug-connected equipment rated 20 amperes or less and 150 volts or less to ground shall be permitted to be the disconnecting means. 427.56 Controls. (A) Temperature Control with “Off” Position. Temperature controlled switching devices that indicate an “off” position and that interrupt line current shall open all ungrounded conductors when the control device is in this “off” position. These devices shall not be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means unless provided with a positive lockout in the “off” position.
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(C) Remote Temperature Controller. Remote controlled temperature-actuated devices shall not be required to meet the requirements of 427.56(A) and 427.56(B). These devices shall not be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means.
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(B) Temperature Control Without “Off” Position. Temperature controlled switching devices that do not have an “off” position shall not be required to open all ungrounded conductors and shall not be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means.
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FPN No. 1: Installation requirements for motor control centers are covered in 110.26(F). Air conditioning and refrigerating equipment are covered in Article 440. FPN No. 2: Figure 430.1 is for information only.
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ARTICLE 430 Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers I. General 430.1 Scope. This article covers motors, motor branchcircuit and feeder conductors and their protection, motor overload protection, motor control circuits, motor controllers, and motor control centers.
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Adjustable Speed Drive. A combination of the power converter, motor, and motor mounted auxiliary devices such as encoders, tachometers, thermal switches and detectors, air blowers, heaters, and vibration sensors. Adjustable-Speed Drive System. An interconnected combination of equipment that provides a means of adjusting the speed of a mechanical load coupled to a motor. A drive system typically consists of an adjustable speed drive and auxiliary electrical apparatus.
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Controller. For the purpose of this article, a controller is any switch or device that is normally used to start and stop a motor by making and breaking the motor circuit current.
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Motor Control Circuit. The circuit of a control apparatus or system that carries the electric signals directing the performance of the controller but does not carry the main power current.
Air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment Capacitors Commercial garages; aircraft hangars; motor fuel dispensing facilities; bulk storage plants; spray application, dipping, and coating processes; and inhalation anesthetizing locations Cranes and hoists Electrically driven or controlled irrigation machines Elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, wheelchair lifts, and stairway chair lifts Fire pumps Hazardous (classified) locations Industrial machinery Motion picture projectors
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System Isolation Equipment. A redundantly monitored, remotely operated contactor-isolating system, packaged to provide the disconnection/isolation function, capable of verifiable operation from multiple remote locations by means of lockout switches, each having the capability of being padlocked in the “off” (open) position. 430.4 Part-Winding Motors. A part-winding start induction or synchronous motor is one that is arranged for starting by first energizing part of its primary (armature) winding and, subsequently, energizing the remainder of this winding in one or more steps. A standard part-winding start induction motor is arranged so that one-half of its primary winding can be energized initially, and, subsequently, the remaining half can be energized, both halves then carrying equal current. A hermetic refrigerant compressor motor shall not be considered a standard part-winding start induction motor. Where separate overload devices are used with a standard part-winding start induction motor, each half of the motor winding shall be individually protected in accordance with 430.32 and 430.37 with a trip current one-half that specified. Each motor-winding connection shall have branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection rated at not more than one-half that specified by 430.52. Exception: A short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall be permitted for both windings if the device will allow the motor to start. Where time-delay (dual-element) fuses are used, they shall be permitted to have a rating not exceeding 150 percent of the motor full-load current. 430.5 Other Articles. Motors and controllers shall also comply with the applicable provisions of Table 430.5. 430.6 Ampacity and Motor Rating Determination. The size of conductors supplying equipment covered by Article 430 shall be selected from the allowable ampacity tables in accordance with 310.15(B) or shall be calculated in accordance with 310.15(C). Where flexible cord is used, the size of the conductor shall be selected in accordance with 400.5. The required ampacity and motor ratings shall be determined as specified in 430.6(A), (B), and (C). (A) General Motor Applications. For general motor applications, current ratings shall be determined based on (A)(1) and (A)(2).
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Motion picture and television studios and similar locations Resistors and reactors Theaters, audience areas of motion picture and television studios, and similar locations Transformers and transformer vaults
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460.8, 460.9 511, 513, 514, 515, 516, and 517 Part IV
610 675 620
695 500–503 and 505 670 540.11 and 540.20 530 470 520.48
450
(1) Table Values. Other than for motors built for low speeds (less than 1200 RPM) or high torques, and for multispeed motors, the values given in Table 430.247, Table 430.248, Table 430.249, and Table 430.250 shall be used to determine the ampacity of conductors or ampere ratings of switches, branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection, instead of the actual current rating marked on the motor nameplate. Where a motor is marked in amperes, but not horsepower, the horsepower rating shall be assumed to be that corresponding to the value given in Table 430.247, Table 430.248, Table 430.249, and Table 430.250, interpolated if necessary. Motors built for low speeds (less than 1200 RPM) or high torques may have higher full-load currents, and multispeed motors will have full-load current varying with speed, in which case the nameplate current ratings shall be used. Exception No. 1: Multispeed motors shall be in accordance with 430.22(A) and 430.52.
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Exception No. 2: For equipment that employs a shaded-pole or permanent-split capacitor-type fan or blower motor that is marked with the motor type, the full load current for such motor marked on the nameplate of the equipment in which the fan or blower motor is employed shall be used instead of the horsepower rating to determine the ampacity or rating of the disconnecting means, the branch-circuit conductors, the controller, the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection, and the separate overload protection. This marking on the equipment nameplate shall not be less than the current marked on the fan or blower motor nameplate. Exception No. 3: For a listed motor-operated appliance that is marked with both motor horsepower and full-load current, the motor full-load current marked on the nameplate of the appliance shall be used instead of the horsepower rating on the appliance nameplate to determine the ampacity or rating of the disconnecting means, the branch-circuit conductors, the controller, the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection, and any separate overload protection. (2) Nameplate Values. Separate motor overload protection shall be based on the motor nameplate current rating. (B) Torque Motors. For torque motors, the rated current shall be locked-rotor current, and this nameplate current shall be used to determine the ampacity of the branchcircuit conductors covered in 430.22 and 430.24, the ampere rating of the motor overload protection, and the ampere rating of motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection in accordance with 430.52(B). FPN: For motor controllers and disconnecting means, see 430.83(D) and 430.110.
(C) Alternating-Current Adjustable Voltage Motors. For motors used in alternating-current, adjustable voltage, variable torque drive systems, the ampacity of conductors, or ampere ratings of switches, branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection, and so forth, shall be based on the maximum operating current marked on the motor or control nameplate, or both. If the maximum operating current does not appear on the nameplate, the ampacity determination shall be based on 150 percent of the values given in Table 430.249 and Table 430.250. 430.7 Marking on Motors and Multimotor Equipment. (A) Usual Motor Applications. A motor shall be marked with the following information. (1) Manufacturer’s name. (2) Rated volts and full-load current. For a multispeed motor, full-load current for each speed, except shaded-pole and permanent-split capacitor motors where amperes are required only for maximum speed.
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(3) Rated frequency and number of phases if an ac motor. (4) Rated full-load speed. (5) Rated temperature rise or the insulation system class and rated ambient temperature. (6) Time rating. The time rating shall be 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes, or continuous. (7) Rated horsepower if 1⁄8 hp or more. For a multispeed motor 1⁄8 hp or more, rated horsepower for each speed, except shaded-pole and permanent-split capacitor motors 1⁄8 hp or more where rated horsepower is required only for maximum speed. Motors of arc welders are not required to be marked with the horsepower rating. (8) Code letter or locked-rotor amperes if an alternatingcurrent motor rated 1⁄2 hp or more. On polyphase wound-rotor motors, the code letter shall be omitted. FPN: See 430.7(B).
(9) Design letter for design B, C, or D motors. FPN: Motor design letter definitions are found in ANSI/NEMA MG 1-1993, Motors and Generators, Part 1, Definitions, and in IEEE 100-1996, Standard Dictionary of Electrical and Electronic Terms.
(10) Secondary volts and full-load current if a wound-rotor induction motor. (11) Field current and voltage for dc excited synchronous motors. (12) Winding — straight shunt, stabilized shunt, compound, or series, if a dc motor. Fractional horsepower dc motors 175 mm (7 in.) or less in diameter shall not be required to be marked. (13) A motor provided with a thermal protector complying with 430.32(A)(2) or (B)(2) shall be marked “Thermally Protected.” Thermally protected motors rated 100 watts or less and complying with 430.32(B)(2) shall be permitted to use the abbreviated marking “T.P.” (14) A motor complying with 430.32(B)(4) shall be marked “Impedance Protected.” Impedance protected motors rated 100 watts or less and complying with 430.32(B)(4) shall be permitted to use the abbreviated marking “Z.P.” (15) Motors equipped with electrically powered condensation prevention heaters shall be marked with the rated heater voltage, number of phases, and the rated power in watts. (B) Locked-Rotor Indicating Code Letters. Code letters marked on motor nameplates to show motor input with locked rotor shall be in accordance with Table 430.7(B). The code letter indicating motor input with locked rotor shall be in an individual block on the nameplate, properly designated.
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Table 430.7(B) Locked-Rotor Indicating Code Letters
(D) Multimotor and Combination-Load Equipment.
A B C D
0–3.14 3.15–3.54 3.55–3.99 4.0–4.49
E F G H
4.5–4.99 5.0–5.59 5.6–6.29 6.3–7.09
J K L M
7.1–7.99 8.0–8.99 9.0–9.99 10.0–11.19
N P R S
11.2–12.49 12.5–13.99 14.0–15.99 16.0–17.99
T U V
18.0–19.99 20.0–22.39 22.4 and up
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Kilovolt-Amperes per Horsepower with Locked Rotor
(1) Factory-Wired. Multimotor and combination-load equipment shall be provided with a visible nameplate marked with the manufacturer’s name, the rating in volts, frequency, number of phases, minimum supply circuit conductor ampacity, and the maximum ampere rating of the circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device. The conductor ampacity shall be calculated in accordance with 430.24 and counting all of the motors and other loads that will be operated at the same time. The short-circuit and ground-fault protective device rating shall not exceed the value calculated in accordance with 430.53. Multimotor equipment for use on two or more circuits shall be marked with the preceding information for each circuit. (2) Not Factory-Wired. Where the equipment is not factory-wired and the individual nameplates of motors and other loads are visible after assembly of the equipment, the individual nameplates shall be permitted to serve as the required marking.
(1) Multispeed Motors. Multispeed motors shall be marked with the code letter designating the locked-rotor kilovoltampere (kVA) per horsepower for the highest speed at which the motor can be started. Exception: Constant horsepower multispeed motors shall be marked with the code letter giving the highest lockedrotor kilovolt-ampere (kVA) per horsepower. (2) Single-Speed Motors. Single-speed motors starting on wye connection and running on delta connections shall be marked with a code letter corresponding to the lockedrotor kilovolt-ampere (kVA) per horsepower for the wye connection. (3) Dual-Voltage Motors. Dual-voltage motors that have a different locked-rotor kilovolt-ampere (kVA) per horsepower on the two voltages shall be marked with the code letter for the voltage giving the highest locked-rotor kilovolt-ampere (kVA) per horsepower. (4) 50/60 Hz Motors. Motors with 50- and 60-Hz ratings shall be marked with a code letter designating the lockedrotor kilovolt-ampere (kVA) per horsepower on 60 Hz. (5) Part Winding Motors. Part-winding start motors shall be marked with a code letter designating the locked-rotor kilovolt-ampere (kVA) per horsepower that is based on the locked-rotor current for the full winding of the motor. (C) Torque Motors. Torque motors are rated for operation at standstill and shall be marked in accordance with 430.7(A), except that locked-rotor torque shall replace horsepower.
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430.8 Marking on Controllers. A controller shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name or identification, the voltage, the current or horsepower rating, the short-circuit current rating, and such other necessary data to properly indicate the applications for which it is suitable. Exception No. 1: The short-circuit current rating is not required for controllers applied in accordance with 430.81(A) or (B). Exception No. 2: The short-circuit rating is not required to be marked on the controller when the short-circuit current rating of the controller is marked elsewhere on the assembly. Exception No. 3: The short-circuit rating is not required to be marked on the controller when the assembly into which it is installed has a marked short-circuit current rating. Exception No. 4: Short-circuit ratings are not required for controllers rated less than 2 hp at 300 V or less and listed exclusively for general-purpose branch circuits. A controller that includes motor overload protection suitable for group motor application shall be marked with the motor overload protection and the maximum branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection for such applications. Combination controllers that employ adjustable instantaneous trip circuit breakers shall be clearly marked to indicate the ampere settings of the adjustable trip element. Where a controller is built-in as an integral part of a motor or of a motor-generator set, individual marking of the controller shall not be required if the necessary data are on the nameplate. For controllers that are an integral part of equipment approved as a unit, the above marking shall be permitted on the equipment nameplate. FPN: See 110.10 for information on circuit impedance and other characteristics.
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430.9 Terminals. (A) Markings. Terminals of motors and controllers shall be suitably marked or colored where necessary to indicate the proper connections. (B) Conductors. Motor controllers and terminals of control circuit devices shall be connected with copper conductors unless identified for use with a different conductor. (C) Torque Requirements. Control circuit devices with screw-type pressure terminals used with 14 AWG or smaller copper conductors shall be torqued to a minimum of 0.8 N·m (7 lb-in.) unless identified for a different torque value. 430.10 Wiring Space in Enclosures. (A) General. Enclosures for motor controllers and disconnecting means shall not be used as junction boxes, auxiliary gutters, or raceways for conductors feeding through or tapping off to the other apparatus unless designs are employed that provide adequate space for this purpose. FPN: See 312.8 for switch and overcurrent-device enclosures.
(B) Wire-Bending Space in Enclosures. Minimum wirebending space within the enclosures for motor controllers shall be in accordance with Table 430.10(B) where measured in a straight line from the end of the lug or wire connector (in the direction the wire leaves the terminal) to the wall or barrier. Where alternate wire termination means are substituted for that supplied by the manufacturer of the controller, they shall be of a type identified by the manufacturer for use with the controller and shall not reduce the minimum wire-bending space. 430.11 Protection Against Liquids. Suitable guards or enclosures shall be provided to protect exposed current-carrying parts of motors and the insulation of motor leads where installed directly under equipment, or in other locations where dripping or spraying oil, water, or other injurious liquid may occur, unless the motor is designed for the existing conditions. 430.12 Motor Terminal Housings. (A) Material. Where motors are provided with terminal housings, the housings shall be of metal and of substantial construction. Exception: In other than hazardous (classified) locations, substantial, nonmetallic, nonburning housings shall be permitted, provided an internal grounding means between the motor frame and the equipment grounding connection is incorporated within the housing. (B) Dimensions and Space — Wire-to-Wire Connections. Where these terminal housings enclose wire-to-wire connections, they shall have minimum dimensions and usable volumes in accordance with Table 430.12(B).
Table 430.10(B) Minimum Wire-Bending Space at the Terminals of Enclosed Motor Controllers Wires per Terminal* Size of Wire (AWG or kcmil) 14–10 8–6 4–3 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0–4/0 250 300 350–500 600–700 750–900
1 mm
2 in.
Not specified 38 11⁄2 50 2 65 21⁄2 75 3 125 5 150 6 175 7 200 8 250 10 300 12 350 14 450 18
in.
— — — — — 125 150 175 200 250 300 400 475
— — — — — 5 6 7 8 10 12 16 19
* Where provision for three or more wires per terminal exists, the minimum wire-bending space shall be in accordance with the requirements of Article 312.
Table 430.12(B) Terminal Housings — Wire-to-Wire Connections Motors 275 mm (11 in.) in Diameter or Less Cover Opening Minimum Dimension Horsepower
mm
1 and smallera 11⁄2, 2, and 3b 5 and 71⁄2 10 and 15
41 45 50 65
Usable Volume Minimum
in.
cm3
in.3
1 5 ⁄8 1 3 ⁄4 2 21⁄2
170 275 365 595
10.5 16.8 22.4 36.4
Motors Over 275 mm (11 in.) in Diameter — Alternating-Current Motors Maximum Full Load Current for 3-Phase Motors with Maximum of 12 Leads (Amperes)
mm
45 70 110 160 250 400 600
65 84 100 125 150 175 200
Terminal Box Cover Opening Minimum Dimension
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in.3
595 36.4 1,265 77 2,295 140 4,135 252 7,380 450 13,775 840 25,255 1540
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460 Volt
15 25 40 60 100 150 250
30 50 75 125 200 300 500
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Table 430.12(B) Continued
Table 430.12(C)(2) Usable Volumes — Fixed Terminals
Direct-Current Motors Power-Supply Conductor Size (AWG)
Maximum Full-Load Current for Motors with Maximum of 6 Leads (Amperes)
Terminal Box Minimum Dimensions
Usable Volume Minimum
mm
in.
cm3
in.3
68 105 165 240 375 600 900
65 84 100 125 150 175 200
2.5 3.3 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0
425 900 1,640 2,950 5,410 9,840 18,040
26 55 100 180 330 600 1,100
14 12 and 10 8 and 6
Note: Auxiliary leads for such items as brakes, thermostats, space heaters, and exciting fields shall be permitted to be neglected if their current-carrying area does not exceed 25 percent of the currentcarrying area of the machine power leads. a For motors rated 1 hp and smaller and with the terminal housing partially or wholly integral with the frame or end shield, the volume of the terminal housing shall not be less than 18.0 cm3 (1.1 in.3) per wire-towire connection. The minimum cover opening dimension is not specified. b For motors rated 11⁄2, 2, and 3 hp and with the terminal housing partially or wholly integral with the frame or end shield, the volume of the terminal housing shall not be less than 23.0 cm3 (1.4 in.3) per wire-to-wire connection. The minimum cover opening dimension is not specified.
(C) Dimensions and Space — Fixed Terminal Connections. Where these terminal housings enclose rigidly mounted motor terminals, the terminal housing shall be of sufficient size to provide minimum terminal spacings and usable volumes in accordance with Table 430.12(C)(1) and Table 430.12(C)(2).
Minimum Spacing
Nominal Volts
Between Line Terminals and Other Uninsulated Metal Parts
in.
mm
in.
6 10
14
⁄ 3⁄8
6 10
14
1 11⁄4 21⁄4
(E) Equipment Grounding Connections. A means for attachment of an equipment grounding conductor termination in accordance with 250.8 shall be provided at motor terminal housings for wire-to-wire connections or fixed terminal connections. The means for such connections shall be permitted to be located either inside or outside the motor terminal housing. Exception: Where a motor is installed as a part of factorywired equipment that is required to be grounded and without additional connection being required at the motor terminal housing during equipment installation, a separate means for motor grounding at the motor terminal housing shall not be required. 430.13 Bushing. Where wires pass through an opening in an enclosure, conduit box, or barrier, a bushing shall be used to protect the conductors from the edges of openings having sharp edges. The bushing shall have smooth, wellrounded surfaces where it may be in contact with the conductors. If used where oils, greases, or other contaminants may be present, the bushing shall be made of material not deleteriously affected.
(A) Ventilation and Maintenance. Motors shall be located so that adequate ventilation is provided and so that maintenance, such as lubrication of bearings and replacing of brushes, can be readily accomplished.
(B) Open Motors. Open motors that have commutators or collector rings shall be located or protected so that sparks cannot reach adjacent combustible material. Exception: Installation of these motors on wooden floors or supports shall be permitted. 430.16 Exposure to Dust Accumulations. In locations where dust or flying material collects on or in motors in such quantities as to seriously interfere with the ventilation
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⁄ 3 ⁄8
(D) Large Wire or Factory Connections. For motors with larger ratings, greater number of leads, or larger wire sizes, or where motors are installed as a part of factory-wired equipment, without additional connection being required at the motor terminal housing during equipment installation, the terminal housing shall be of ample size to make connections, but the foregoing provisions for the volumes of terminal housings shall not be considered applicable.
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430.14 Location of Motors.
mm
240 or less Over 250 – 600
cm3
FPN: For conductors exposed to deteriorating agents, see 310.9.
Table 430.12(C)(1) Terminal Spacings — Fixed Terminals
Between Line Terminals
Minimum Usable Volume per Power-Supply Conductor
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or cooling of motors and thereby cause dangerous temperatures, suitable types of enclosed motors that do not overheat under the prevailing conditions shall be used. FPN: Especially severe conditions may require the use of enclosed pipe-ventilated motors, or enclosure in separate dusttight rooms, properly ventilated from a source of clean air.
430.17 Highest Rated or Smallest Rated Motor. In determining compliance with 430.24, 430.53(B), and 430.53(C), the highest rated or smallest rated motor shall be based on the rated full-load current as selected from Table 430.247, Table 430.248, Table 430.249, and Table 430.250. 430.18 Nominal Voltage of Rectifier Systems. The nominal value of the ac voltage being rectified shall be used to determine the voltage of a rectifier derived system. Exception: The nominal dc voltage of the rectifier shall be used if it exceeds the peak value of the ac voltage being rectified. II. Motor Circuit Conductors 430.21 General. Part II specifies ampacities of conductors that are capable of carrying the motor current without overheating under the conditions specified. The provisions of Part II shall not apply to motor circuits rated over 600 volts, nominal. The provisions of Articles 250, 300, and 310 shall not apply to conductors that form an integral part of equipment, such as motors, motor controllers, motor control centers, or other factory-assembled control equipment.
(a) Where a rectifier bridge of the single-phase halfwave type is used, 190 percent. (b) Where a rectifier bridge of the single-phase fullwave type is used, 150 percent. (B) Multispeed Motor. For a multispeed motor, the selection of branch-circuit conductors on the line side of the controller shall be based on the highest of the full-load current ratings shown on the motor nameplate. The selection of branch-circuit conductors between the controller and the motor shall be based on the current rating of the winding(s) that the conductors energize. (C) Wye-Start, Delta-Run Motor. For a wye-start, deltarun connected motor, the selection of branch-circuit conductors on the line side of the controller shall be based on the motor full-load current. The selection of conductors between the controller and the motor shall be based on 58 percent of the motor full-load current. (D) Part-Winding Motor. For a part-winding connected motor, the selection of branch-circuit conductors on the line side of the controller shall be based on the motor full-load current. The selection of conductors between the controller and the motor shall be based on 50 percent of the motor full-load current. (E) Other Than Continuous Duty. Conductors for a motor used in a short-time, intermittent, periodic, or varying duty application shall have an ampacity of not less than the percentage of the motor nameplate current rating shown in Table 430.22(E), unless the authority having jurisdiction grants special permission for conductors of lower ampacity. Table 430.22(E) Duty-Cycle Service
See 300.1(B) and 310.1 for similar
FPN No. 2: See 110.14(C) and 430.9(B) for equipment device terminal requirements. FPN No. 3: For over 600 volts, nominal, see Part XI.
430.22 Single Motor. (A) General. Conductors that supply a single motor used in a continuous duty application shall have an ampacity of not less than 125 percent of the motor’s full-load current rating as determined by 430.6(A)(1). Exception: For dc motors operating from a rectified single-phase power supply, the conductors between the field wiring terminals of the rectifier and the motor shall have an ampacity of not less than the following percent of the motor full-load current rating:
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Classification of Service Short-time duty operating valves, raising or lowering rolls, etc. Intermittent duty freight and passenger elevators, tool heads, pumps, drawbridges, turntables, etc. (for arc welders, see 630.11) Periodic duty rolls, oreand coal-handling machines, etc. Varying duty
30- & 60- ContinMinute uous Rated Rated Motor Motor
5-Minute Rated Motor
15-Minute Rated Motor
110
120
150
—
85
85
90
140
85
90
95
140
110
120
150
200
Note: Any motor application shall be considered as continuous duty unless the nature of the apparatus it drives is such that the motor will not operate continuously with load under any condition of use.
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(F) Separate Terminal Enclosure. The conductors between a stationary motor rated 1 hp or less and the separate terminal enclosure permitted in 430.245(B) shall be permitted to be smaller than 14 AWG but not smaller than 18 AWG, provided they have an ampacity as specified in 430.22(A). 430.23 Wound-Rotor Secondary. (A) Continuous Duty. For continuous duty, the conductors connecting the secondary of a wound-rotor ac motor to its controller shall have an ampacity not less than 125 percent of the full-load secondary current of the motor. (B) Other Than Continuous Duty. For other than continuous duty, these conductors shall have an ampacity, in percent of full-load secondary current, not less than that specified in Table 430.22(E). (C) Resistor Separate from Controller. Where the secondary resistor is separate from the controller, the ampacity of the conductors between controller and resistor shall not be less than that shown in Table 430.23(C). Table 430.23(C) Secondary Conductor --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
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Light starting duty Heavy starting duty Extra-heavy starting duty Light intermittent duty Medium intermittent duty Heavy intermittent duty Continuous duty
35 45 55 65 75 85 110
Exception No. 2: The ampacity of conductors supplying motor-operated fixed electric space-heating equipment shall conform with 424.3(B). Exception No. 3: Where the circuitry is interlocked so as to prevent operation of selected motors or other loads at the same time, the conductor ampacity shall be permitted to be based on the summation of the currents of the motors and other loads to be operated at the same time that results in the highest total current. 430.25 Multimotor and Combination-Load Equipment. The ampacity of the conductors supplying multimotor and combination-load equipment shall not be less than the minimum circuit ampacity marked on the equipment in accordance with 430.7(D). Where the equipment is not factory-wired and the individual nameplates are visible in accordance with 430.7(D)(2), the conductor ampacity shall be determined in accordance with 430.24. 430.26 Feeder Demand Factor. Where reduced heating of the conductors results from motors operating on duty-cycle, intermittently, or from all motors not operating at one time, the authority having jurisdiction may grant permission for feeder conductors to have an ampacity less than specified in 430.24, provided the conductors have sufficient ampacity for the maximum load determined in accordance with the sizes and number of motors supplied and the character of their loads and duties. FPN: Demand factors determined in the design of new facilities can often be validated against actual historical experience from similar installations. Refer to ANSI/IEEE Std. 141, IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants, and ANSI/IEEE Std. 241, Recommended Practice for Electric Power Systems in Commercial Buildings, for information on the calculation of loads and demand factor.
430.24 Several Motors or a Motor(s) and Other Load(s). Conductors supplying several motors, or a motor(s) and other load(s), shall have an ampacity not less than 125 percent of the full-load current rating of the highest rated motor plus the sum of the full-load current ratings of all the other motors in the group, as determined by 430.6(A), plus the ampacity required for the other loads. FPN: See Annex D, Example No. D8.
Exception No. 1: Where one or more of the motors of the group are used for short-time, intermittent, periodic, or varying duty, the ampere rating of such motors to be used in the summation shall be determined in accordance with 430.22(E). For the highest rated motor, the greater of either the ampere rating from 430.22(E) or the largest continuous duty motor full-load current multiplied by 1.25 shall be used in the summation.
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430.27 Capacitors with Motors. Where capacitors are installed in motor circuits, conductors shall comply with 460.8 and 460.9. 430.28 Feeder Taps. Feeder tap conductors shall have an ampacity not less than that required by Part II, shall terminate in a branch-circuit protective device, and, in addition, shall meet one of the following requirements: (1) Be enclosed either by an enclosed controller or by a raceway, be not more than 3.0 m (10 ft) in length, and, for field installation, be protected by an overcurrent device on the line side of the tap conductor, the rating or setting of which shall not exceed 1000 percent of the tap conductor ampacity (2) Have an ampacity of at least one-third that of the feeder conductors, be suitably protected from physical damage or enclosed in a raceway, and be not more than 7.5 m (25 ft) in length
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ARTICLE 430 — MOTORS, MOTOR CIRCUITS, AND CONTROLLERS
(3) Have an ampacity not less than the feeder conductors
III. Motor and Branch-Circuit Overload Protection
Exception: Feeder taps over 7.5 m (25 ft) long. In high-bay manufacturing buildings [over 11 m (35 ft) high at walls], where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the systems, conductors tapped to a feeder shall be permitted to be not over 7.5 m (25 ft) long horizontally and not over 30.0 m (100 ft) in total length where all of the following conditions are met:
430.31 General. Part III specifies overload devices intended to protect motors, motor-control apparatus, and motor branchcircuit conductors against excessive heating due to motor overloads and failure to start. Overload in electrical apparatus is an operating overcurrent that, when it persists for a sufficient length of time, would cause damage or dangerous overheating of the apparatus. It does not include short circuits or ground faults. These provisions shall not be interpreted as requiring overload protection where it might introduce additional or increased hazards, as in the case of fire pumps.
430.29 Constant Voltage Direct-Current Motors — Power Resistors. Conductors connecting the motor controller to separately mounted power accelerating and dynamic braking resistors in the armature circuit shall have an ampacity not less than the value calculated from Table 430.29 using motor full-load current. If an armature shunt resistor is used, the power accelerating resistor conductor ampacity shall be calculated using the total of motor full-load current and armature shunt resistor current. Armature shunt resistor conductors shall have an ampacity of not less than that calculated from Table 430.29 using rated shunt resistor current as full-load current.
Table 430.29 Conductor Rating Factors for Power Resistors Time in Seconds On
Off
5 10 15 15 15 15
75 70 75 45 30 15 Continuous Duty
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Ampacity of Conductor in Percent of Full-Load Current 35 45 55 65 75 85 110
FPN: For protection of fire pump supply conductors, see 695.6.
The provisions of Part III shall not apply to motor circuits rated over 600 volts, nominal. FPN No. 1: For over 600 volts, nominal, see Part XI. FPN No. 2: See Annex D, Example No. D8.
430.32 Continuous-Duty Motors. (A) More Than 1 Horsepower. Each motor used in a continuous duty application and rated more than 1 hp shall be protected against overload by one of the means in 430.32(A)(1) through (A)(4). (1) Separate Overload Device. A separate overload device that is responsive to motor current. This device shall be selected to trip or shall be rated at no more than the following percent of the motor nameplate full-load current rating: Motors with a marked service factor 1.15 or greater Motors with a marked temperature rise 40°C or less All other motors
125% 125% 115%
Modification of this value shall be permitted as provided in 430.32(C). For a multispeed motor, each winding connection shall be considered separately. Where a separate motor overload device is connected so that it does not carry the total current designated on the motor nameplate, such as for wye-delta starting, the proper percentage of nameplate current applying to the selection or setting of the overload device shall be clearly designated on the equipment, or the manufacturer’s selection table shall take this into account. FPN: Where power factor correction capacitors are installed on the load side of the motor overload device, see 460.9.
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(a) The ampacity of the tap conductors is not less than one-third that of the feeder conductors. (b) The tap conductors terminate with a single circuit breaker or a single set of fuses conforming with (1) Part IV, where the load-side conductors are a branch circuit, or (2) Part V, where the load-side conductors are a feeder. (c) The tap conductors are suitably protected from physical damage and are installed in raceways. (d) The tap conductors are continuous from end-toend and contain no splices. (e) The tap conductors shall be 6 AWG copper or 4 AWG aluminum or larger. (f) The tap conductors shall not penetrate walls, floors, or ceilings. (g) The tap shall not be made less than 9.0 m (30 ft) from the floor.
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Motor full-load current 9 amperes or less Motor full-load current from 9.1 to, and including, 20 amperes Motor full-load current greater than 20 amperes
170% 156% 140%
If the motor current-interrupting device is separate from the motor and its control circuit is operated by a protective device integral with the motor, it shall be arranged so that the opening of the control circuit will result in interruption of current to the motor. (3) Integral with Motor. A protective device integral with a motor that will protect the motor against damage due to failure to start shall be permitted if the motor is part of an approved assembly that does not normally subject the motor to overloads. (4) Larger Than 1500 Horsepower. For motors larger than 1500 hp, a protective device having embedded temperature detectors that cause current to the motor to be interrupted when the motor attains a temperature rise greater than marked on the nameplate in an ambient temperature of 40°C. (B) One Horsepower or Less, Automatically Started. Any motor of 1 hp or less that is started automatically shall be protected against overload by one of the following means. (1) Separate Overload Device. By a separate overload device following the requirements of 430.32(A)(1). For a multispeed motor, each winding connection shall be considered separately. Modification of this value shall be permitted as provided in 430.32(C).
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(2) Thermal Protector. A thermal protector integral with the motor, approved for use with the motor that it protects on the basis that it will prevent dangerous overheating of the motor due to overload and failure to start. Where the motor current-interrupting device is separate from the motor and its control circuit is operated by a protective device integral with the motor, it shall be arranged so that the opening of the control circuit results in interruption of current to the motor. (3) Integral with Motor. A protective device integral with a motor that protects the motor against damage due to failure to start shall be permitted (1) if the motor is part of an approved assembly that does not subject the motor to overloads, or (2) if the assembly is also equipped with other safety controls (such
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as the safety combustion controls on a domestic oil burner) that protect the motor against damage due to failure to start. Where the assembly has safety controls that protect the motor, it shall be so indicated on the nameplate of the assembly where it will be visible after installation. (4) Impedance-Protected. If the impedance of the motor windings is sufficient to prevent overheating due to failure to start, the motor shall be permitted to be protected as specified in 430.32(D)(2)(a) for manually started motors if the motor is part of an approved assembly in which the motor will limit itself so that it will not be dangerously overheated. FPN: Many ac motors of less than 1⁄20 hp, such as clock motors, series motors, and so forth, and also some larger motors such as torque motors, come within this classification. It does not include split-phase motors having automatic switches that disconnect the starting windings.
(C) Selection of Overload Relay. Where the sensing element or setting of the overload relay selected in accordance with 430.32(A)(1) and 430.32(B)(1) is not sufficient to start the motor or to carry the load, higher size sensing elements or incremental settings shall be permitted to be used, provided the trip current of the overload relay does not exceed the following percentage of motor nameplate full-load current rating: Motors with marked service factor 1.15 or greater Motors with a marked temperature rise 40°C or less All other motors
140% 130%
If not shunted during the starting period of the motor as provided in 430.35, the overload device shall have sufficient time delay to permit the motor to start and accelerate its load. FPN: A Class 20 or Class 30 overload relay will provide a longer motor acceleration time than a Class 10 or Class 20, respectively. Use of a higher class overload relay may preclude the need for selection of a higher trip current.
(D) One Horsepower or Less, Nonautomatically Started. (1) Permanently Installed. Overload protection shall be in accordance with 430.32(B). (2) Not Permanently Installed. (a) Within Sight from Controller. Overload protection shall be permitted to be furnished by the branch circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device; such device, however, shall not be larger than that specified in Part IV of Article 430. Exception: Any such motor shall be permitted on a nominal 120 volt branch circuit protected at not over 20 amperes.
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(2) Thermal Protector. A thermal protector integral with the motor, approved for use with the motor it protects on the basis that it will prevent dangerous overheating of the motor due to overload and failure to start. The ultimate trip current of a thermally protected motor shall not exceed the following percentage of motor full-load current given in Table 430.248, Table 430.249, and Table 430.250:
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(b) Not Within Sight from Controller. Overload protection shall be in accordance with 430.32(B). (E) Wound-Rotor Secondaries. The secondary circuits of wound-rotor ac motors, including conductors, controllers, resistors, and so forth, shall be permitted to be protected against overload by the motor-overload device. 430.33 Intermittent and Similar Duty. A motor used for a condition of service that is inherently short-time, intermittent, periodic, or varying duty, as illustrated by Table 430.22(E), shall be permitted to be protected against overload by the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device, provided the protective device rating or setting does not exceed that specified in Table 430.52. Any motor application shall be considered to be for continuous duty unless the nature of the apparatus it drives is such that the motor cannot operate continuously with load under any condition of use. 430.35 Shunting During Starting Period. (A) Nonautomatically Started. For a nonautomatically started motor, the overload protection shall be permitted to be shunted or cut out of the circuit during the starting period of the motor if the device by which the overload protection is shunted or cut out cannot be left in the starting position and if fuses or inverse time circuit breakers rated or set at not over 400 percent of the full-load current of the motor are located in the circuit so as to be operative during the starting period of the motor. (B) Automatically Started. The motor overload protection shall not be shunted or cut out during the starting period if the motor is automatically started. Exception: The motor overload protection shall be permitted to be shunted or cut out during the starting period on an automatically started motor where the following apply: (a) The motor starting period exceeds the time delay of available motor overload protective devices, and (b) Listed means are provided to perform the following: (1) Sense motor rotation and automatically prevent the shunting or cutout in the event that the motor fails to start, and (2) Limit the time of overload protection shunting or cutout to less than the locked rotor time rating of the protected motor, and (3) Provide for shutdown and manual restart if motor running condition is not reached. 430.36 Fuses — In Which Conductor. Where fuses are used for motor overload protection, a fuse shall be inserted in each ungrounded conductor and also in the grounded conductor if the supply system is 3-wire, 3-phase ac with one conductor grounded.
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430.37 Devices Other Than Fuses — In Which Conductor. Where devices other than fuses are used for motor overload protection, Table 430.37 shall govern the minimum allowable number and location of overload units such as trip coils or relays. Table 430.37 Overload Units
Kind of Motor
Supply System
Number and Location of Overload Units, Such as Trip Coils or Relays
1-phase ac or dc
2-wire, 1-phase ac or 1 in either dc ungrounded conductor
1-phase ac or dc
2-wire, 1-phase ac or 1 in ungrounded dc, one conductor conductor grounded
1-phase ac or dc
3-wire, 1-phase ac or 1 in either dc, grounded ungrounded neutral conductor
1-phase ac
Any 3-phase
1 in ungrounded conductor
2-phase ac
3-wire, 2-phase ac, ungrounded
2, one in each phase
2-phase ac
3-wire, 2-phase ac, one conductor grounded
2 in ungrounded conductors
2-phase ac
4-wire, 2-phase ac, grounded or ungrounded
2, one per phase in ungrounded conductors
2-phase ac
Grounded neutral or 5-wire, 2-phase ac, ungrounded
2, one per phase in any ungrounded phase wire
3-phase ac
Any 3-phase
3, one in each phase*
*Exception: An overload unit in each phase shall not be required where overload protection is provided by other approved means.
430.38 Number of Conductors Opened by Overload Device. Motor overload devices, other than fuses or thermal protectors, shall simultaneously open a sufficient number of ungrounded conductors to interrupt current flow to the motor. 430.39 Motor Controller as Overload Protection. A motor controller shall also be permitted to serve as an overload device if the number of overload units complies with Table 430.37 and if these units are operative in both the starting and running position in the case of a dc motor, and in the running position in the case of an ac motor.
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430.40 Overload Relays. Overload relays and other devices for motor overload protection that are not capable of opening short circuits or ground faults shall be protected by fuses or circuit breakers with ratings or settings in accordance with 430.52 or by a motor short-circuit protector in accordance with 430.52. Exception: Where approved for group installation and marked to indicate the maximum size of fuse or inverse time circuit breaker by which they must be protected, the overload devices shall be protected in accordance with this marking. FPN: For instantaneous trip circuit breakers or motor short-circuit protectors, see 430.52.
430.42 Motors on General-Purpose Branch Circuits. Overload protection for motors used on general-purpose branch circuits as permitted in Article 210 shall be provided as specified in 430.42(A), (B), (C), or (D). (A) Not Over 1 Horsepower. One or more motors without individual overload protection shall be permitted to be connected to a general-purpose branch circuit only where the installation complies with the limiting conditions specified in 430.32(B) and 430.32(D) and 430.53(A)(1) and (A)(2). (B) Over 1 Horsepower. Motors of ratings larger than specified in 430.53(A) shall be permitted to be connected to general-purpose branch circuits only where each motor is protected by overload protection selected to protect the motor as specified in 430.32. Both the controller and the motor overload device shall be approved for group installation with the short-circuit and ground-fault protective device selected in accordance with 430.53.
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(C) Cord-and-Plug Connected. Where a motor is connected to a branch circuit by means of an attachment plug and receptacle and individual overload protection is omitted as provided in 430.42(A), the rating of the attachment plug and receptacle shall not exceed 15 amperes at 125 volts or 250 volts. Where individual overload protection is required as provided in 430.42(B) for a motor or motor-operated appliance that is attached to the branch circuit through an attachment plug and receptacle, the overload device shall be an integral part of the motor or of the appliance. The rating of the attachment plug and receptacle shall determine the rating of the circuit to which the motor may be connected, as provided in Article 210. (D) Time Delay. The branch-circuit short-circuit and groundfault protective device protecting a circuit to which a motor or motor-operated appliance is connected shall have sufficient time delay to permit the motor to start and accelerate its load. 430.43 Automatic Restarting. A motor overload device that can restart a motor automatically after overload tripping shall not be installed unless approved for use with the
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motor it protects. A motor overload device that can restart a motor automatically after overload tripping shall not be installed if automatic restarting of the motor can result in injury to persons. 430.44 Orderly Shutdown. If immediate automatic shutdown of a motor by a motor overload protective device(s) would introduce additional or increased hazard(s) to a person(s) and continued motor operation is necessary for safe shutdown of equipment or process, a motor overload sensing device(s) conforming with the provisions of Part III of this article shall be permitted to be connected to a supervised alarm instead of causing immediate interruption of the motor circuit, so that corrective action or an orderly shutdown can be initiated. IV. Motor Branch-Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protection 430.51 General. Part IV specifies devices intended to protect the motor branch-circuit conductors, the motor control apparatus, and the motors against overcurrent due to short circuits or grounds. These rules add to or amend the provisions of Article 240. The devices specified in Part IV do not include the types of devices required by 210.8, 230.95, and 590.6. The provisions of Part IV shall not apply to motor circuits rated over 600 volts, nominal. FPN No. 1: For over 600 volts, nominal, see Part XI. FPN No. 2: See Annex D, Example D8.
430.52 Rating or Setting for Individual Motor Circuit. (A) General. The motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall comply with 430.52(B) and either 430.52(C) or 430.52(D), as applicable. (B) All Motors. The motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall be capable of carrying the starting current of the motor. (C) Rating or Setting. (1) In Accordance with Table 430.52. A protective device that has a rating or setting not exceeding the value calculated according to the values given in Table 430.52 shall be used. Exception No. 1: Where the values for branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective devices determined by Table 430.52 do not correspond to the standard sizes or ratings of fuses, nonadjustable circuit breakers, thermal protective devices, or possible settings of adjustable circuit breakers, a higher size, rating, or possible setting that does not exceed the next higher standard ampere rating shall be permitted.
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Table 430.52 Maximum Rating or Setting of Motor Branch-Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protective Devices Percentage of Full-Load Current Nontime Delay Type of Motor Fuse1
Dual Element (Time-Delay) Fuse1
Single-phase 300 175 motors AC polyphase motors other than wound-rotor Squirrel cage 300 175 — other than Design B energy-efficient Design B 300 175 energy-efficient 300 175 Synchronous3 Wound rotor 150 150 Direct current 150 150 (constant voltage)
Instantaneous Inverse Trip Time Breaker Breaker2 800
250
800
250
1100
250
800 800 250
250 150 150
Note: For certain exceptions to the values specified, see 430.54. 1 The values in the Nontime Delay Fuse column apply to Time-Delay Class CC fuses. 2 The values given in the last column also cover the ratings of nonadjustable inverse time types of circuit breakers that may be modified as in 430.52(C), Exception No. 1 and No. 2. 3 Synchronous motors of the low-torque, low-speed type (usually 450 rpm or lower), such as are used to drive reciprocating compressors, pumps, and so forth, that start unloaded, do not require a fuse rating or circuitbreaker setting in excess of 200 percent of full-load current.
Exception No. 2: Where the rating specified in Table 430.52, as modified by Exception No. 1, is not suffıcient for the starting current of the motor: (a) The rating of a nontime-delay fuse not exceeding 600 amperes or a time-delay Class CC fuse shall be permitted to be increased but shall in no case exceed 400 percent of the full-load current. (b) The rating of a time-delay (dual-element) fuse shall be permitted to be increased but shall in no case exceed 225 percent of the full-load current. (c) The rating of an inverse time circuit breaker shall be permitted to be increased but shall in no case exceed 400 percent for full-load currents of 100 amperes or less or 300 percent for full-load currents greater than 100 amperes. (d) The rating of a fuse of 601–6000 ampere classification shall be permitted to be increased but shall in no case exceed 300 percent of the full-load current. FPN: See Annex D, Example D8, and Figure 430.1.
(2) Overload Relay Table. Where maximum branchcircuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device ratings are shown in the manufacturer’s overload relay table for use with a motor controller or are otherwise marked on the equipment, they shall not be exceeded even if higher values are allowed as shown above.
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(3) Instantaneous Trip Circuit Breaker. An instantaneous trip circuit breaker shall be used only if adjustable and if part of a listed combination motor controller having coordinated motor overload and short-circuit and groundfault protection in each conductor, and the setting is adjusted to no more than the value specified in Table 430.52. FPN: For the purpose of this article, instantaneous trip circuit breakers may include a damping means to accommodate a transient motor inrush current without nuisance tripping of the circuit breaker.
Exception No. 1: Where the setting specified in Table 430.52 is not suffıcient for the starting current of the motor, the setting of an instantaneous trip circuit breaker shall be permitted to be increased but shall in no case exceed 1300 percent of the motor full-load current for other than Design B energy-effıcient motors and no more than 1700 percent of full-load motor current for Design B energy-effıcient motors. Trip settings above 800 percent for other than Design B energy-effıcient motors and above 1100 percent for Design B energy-effıcient motors shall be permitted where the need has been demonstrated by engineering evaluation. In such cases, it shall not be necessary to first apply an instantaneous-trip circuit breaker at 800 percent or 1100 percent. FPN: For additional information on the requirements for a motor to be classified “energy efficient,” see NEMA Standards Publication No. MG1-1993, Revision, Motors and Generators, Part 12.59.
Exception No. 2: Where the motor full-load current is 8 amperes or less, the setting of the instantaneous-trip circuit breaker with a continuous current rating of 15 amperes or less in a listed combination motor controller that provides coordinated motor branch-circuit overload and short-circuit and ground-fault protection shall be permitted to be increased to the value marked on the controller. (4) Multispeed Motor. For a multispeed motor, a single short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall be permitted for two or more windings of the motor, provided the rating of the protective device does not exceed the above applicable percentage of the nameplate rating of the smallest winding protected. Exception: For a multispeed motor, a single short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall be permitted to be used and sized according to the full-load current of the highest current winding, where all of the following conditions are met: (a) Each winding is equipped with individual overload protection sized according to its full-load current. (b) The branch-circuit conductors supplying each winding are sized according to the full-load current of the highest full-load current winding.
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(5) Power Electronic Devices. Suitable fuses shall be permitted in lieu of devices listed in Table 430.52 for power electronic devices in a solid state motor controller system, provided that the marking for replacement fuses is provided adjacent to the fuses. (6) Self-Protected Combination Controller. A listed selfprotected combination controller shall be permitted in lieu of the devices specified in Table 430.52. Adjustable instantaneous-trip settings shall not exceed 1300 percent of full-load motor current for other than Design B energyefficient motors and not more than 1700 percent of full-load motor current for Design B energy-efficient motors. FPN: Proper application of self-protected combination controllers on 3-phase systems, other than solidly grounded wye, particularly on corner grounded delta systems, considers the self-protected combination controllers’ individual pole-interrupting capability.
(7) Motor Short-Circuit Protector. A motor short-circuit protector shall be permitted in lieu of devices listed in Table 430.52 if the motor short-circuit protector is part of a listed combination motor controller having coordinated motor overload protection and short-circuit and ground-fault protection in each conductor and it will open the circuit at currents exceeding 1300 percent of motor full-load current for other than Design B energy-efficient motors and 1700 percent of motor full-load motor current for Design B energy-efficient motors. (D) Torque Motors. Torque motor branch circuits shall be protected at the motor nameplate current rating in accordance with 240.4(B). 430.53 Several Motors or Loads on One Branch Circuit. Two or more motors or one or more motors and other loads shall be permitted to be connected to the same branch circuit under conditions specified in 430.53(D) and in 430.53(A), (B), or (C). (A) Not Over 1 Horsepower. Several motors, each not exceeding 1 hp in rating, shall be permitted on a nominal 120-volt branch circuit protected at not over 20 amperes or a branch circuit of 600 volts, nominal, or less, protected at not over 15 amperes, if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The full-load rating of each motor does not exceed 6 amperes. (2) The rating of the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device marked on any of the controllers is not exceeded. (3) Individual overload protection conforms to 430.32.
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(B) If Smallest Rated Motor Protected. If the branchcircuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device is selected not to exceed that allowed by 430.52 for the smallest rated motor, two or more motors or one or more motors and other load(s), with each motor having individual overload protection, shall be permitted to be connected to a branch circuit where it can be determined that the branchcircuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device will not open under the most severe normal conditions of service that might be encountered. (C) Other Group Installations. Two or more motors of any rating or one or more motors and other load(s), with each motor having individual overload protection, shall be permitted to be connected to one branch circuit where the motor controller(s) and overload device(s) are (1) installed as a listed factory assembly and the motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device either is provided as part of the assembly or is specified by a marking on the assembly, or (2) the motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device, the motor controller(s), and overload device(s) are field-installed as separate assemblies listed for such use and provided with manufacturers’ instructions for use with each other, and (3) all of the following conditions are complied with: (1) Each motor overload device is listed for group installation with a specified maximum rating of fuse, inverse time circuit breaker, or both. (2) Each motor controller is listed for group installation with a specified maximum rating of fuse, circuit breaker, or both. (3) Each circuit breaker is listed and is of the inverse time type. (4) The branch circuit shall be protected by fuses or inverse time circuit breakers having a rating not exceeding that specified in 430.52 for the highest rated motor connected to the branch circuit plus an amount equal to the sum of the full-load current ratings of all other motors and the ratings of other loads connected to the circuit. Where this calculation results in a rating less than the ampacity of the supply conductors, it shall be permitted to increase the maximum rating of the fuses or circuit breaker to a value not exceeding that permitted by 240.4(B). (5) The branch-circuit fuses or inverse time circuit breakers are not larger than allowed by 430.40 for the overload relay protecting the smallest rated motor of the group. (6) Overcurrent protection for loads other than motor loads shall be in accordance with Parts I through VII of Article 240. FPN: See 110.10 for circuit impedance and other characteristics.
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(c) The controller for each winding has a horsepower rating not less than that required for the winding having the highest horsepower rating.
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(D) Single Motor Taps. For group installations described above, the conductors of any tap supplying a single motor shall not be required to have an individual branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device, provided they comply with one of the following: (1) No conductor to the motor shall have an ampacity less than that of the branch-circuit conductors. (2) No conductor to the motor shall have an ampacity less than one-third that of the branch-circuit conductors, with a minimum in accordance with 430.22, the conductors to the motor overload device being not more than 7.5 m (25 ft) long and being protected from physical damage. (3) Conductors from the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device to a listed manual motor controller additionally marked “Suitable for Tap Conductor Protection in Group Installations” shall be permitted to have an ampacity not less than 1⁄10 the rating or setting of the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device. The conductors from the controller to the motor shall have an ampacity in accordance with 430.22. The conductors from the branch-circuit shortcircuit and ground-fault protective device to the controller shall (1) be suitably protected from physical damage and enclosed either by an enclosed controller or by a raceway and shall be not more than 3 m (10 ft) long or (2) shall have an ampacity not less than that of the branch circuit conductors. 430.54 Multimotor and Combination-Load Equipment. The rating of the branch-circuit short-circuit and groundfault protective device for multimotor and combinationload equipment shall not exceed the rating marked on the equipment in accordance with 430.7(D). 430.55 Combined Overcurrent Protection. Motor branchcircuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection and motor overload protection shall be permitted to be combined in a single protective device where the rating or setting of the device provides the overload protection specified in 430.32. 430.56 Branch-Circuit Protective Devices — In Which Conductor. Branch-circuit protective devices shall comply with the provisions of 240.20. 430.57 Size of Fuseholder. Where fuses are used for motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection, the fuseholders shall not be of a smaller size than required to accommodate the fuses specified by Table 430.52. Exception: Where fuses having time delay appropriate for the starting characteristics of the motor are used, it shall be permitted to use fuseholders sized to fit the fuses that are used. 430.58 Rating of Circuit Breaker. A circuit breaker for motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection shall have a current rating in accordance with 430.52 and 430.110.
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V. Motor Feeder Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Protection 430.61 General. Part V specifies protective devices intended to protect feeder conductors supplying motors against overcurrents due to short circuits or grounds. FPN: See Annex D, Example D8.
430.62 Rating or Setting — Motor Load. (A) Specific Load. A feeder supplying a specific fixed motor load(s) and consisting of conductor sizes based on 430.24 shall be provided with a protective device having a rating or setting not greater than the largest rating or setting of the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device for any motor supplied by the feeder [based on the maximum permitted value for the specific type of a protective device in accordance with 430.52, or 440.22(A) for hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors], plus the sum of the full-load currents of the other motors of the group. Where the same rating or setting of the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device is used on two or more of the branch circuits supplied by the feeder, one of the protective devices shall be considered the largest for the above calculations. Exception No. 1: Where one or more instantaneous trip circuit breakers or motor short-circuit protectors are used for motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection as permitted in 430.52(C), the procedure provided above for determining the maximum rating of the feeder protective device shall apply with the following provision: For the purpose of the calculation, each instantaneous trip circuit breaker or motor short-circuit protector shall be assumed to have a rating not exceeding the maximum percentage of motor full-load current permitted by Table 430.52 for the type of feeder protective device employed. Exception No. 2: Where the feeder overcurrent protective device also provides overcurrent protection for a motor control center, the provisions of 430.94 shall apply. FPN: See Annex D, Example D8.
(B) Other Installations. Where feeder conductors have an ampacity greater than required by 430.24, the rating or setting of the feeder overcurrent protective device shall be permitted to be based on the ampacity of the feeder conductors. 430.63 Rating or Setting — Power and Lighting Loads. Where a feeder supplies a motor load and, in addition, a lighting or a lighting and appliance load, the feeder protective device shall have a rating sufficient to carry the lighting or lighting and appliance load, plus the following: (1) For a single motor, the rating permitted by 430.52 (2) For a single hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor, the rating permitted by 440.22
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fire pump motor, and the like, conductors of control circuits shall require only short-circuit and ground-fault protection and shall be permitted to be protected by the motor branchcircuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device(s).
(3) For two or more motors, the rating permitted by 430.62 Exception: Where the feeder overcurrent device provides the overcurrent protection for a motor control center, the provisions of 430.94 shall apply.
Exception No. 2: Conductors supplied by the secondary side of a single-phase transformer having only a two-wire (single-voltage) secondary shall be permitted to be protected by overcurrent protection provided on the primary (supply) side of the transformer, provided this protection does not exceed the value determined by multiplying the appropriate maximum rating of the overcurrent device for the secondary conductor from Table 430.72(B) by the secondary-to-primary voltage ratio. Transformer secondary conductors (other than two-wire) shall not be considered to be protected by the primary overcurrent protection.
VI. Motor Control Circuits 430.71 General. Part VI contains modifications of the general requirements and applies to the particular conditions of motor control circuits. FPN: See 430.9(B) for equipment device terminal requirements.
• 430.72 Overcurrent Protection. (A) General. A motor control circuit tapped from the load side of a motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device(s) and functioning to control the motor(s) connected to that branch circuit shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with 430.72. Such a tapped control circuit shall not be considered to be a branch circuit and shall be permitted to be protected by either a supplementary or branch-circuit overcurrent protective device(s). A motor control circuit other than such a tapped control circuit shall be protected against overcurrent in accordance with 725.23 or the notes to Table 11(A) and Table 11(B) in Chapter 9, as applicable.
(1) Separate Overcurrent Protection. Where the motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device does not provide protection in accordance with 430.72(B)(2), separate overcurrent protection shall be provided. The overcurrent protection shall not exceed the values specified in Column A of Table 430.72(B). (2) Branch-Circuit Overcurrent Protective Device. Conductors shall be permitted to be protected by the motor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device and shall require only short-circuit and ground-fault protection. Where the conductors do not extend beyond the motor control equipment enclosure, the rating of the protective device(s) shall not exceed the value specified in Column B of Table 430.72(B). Where the conductors extend beyond the motor control equipment enclosure, the rating of the protective device(s) shall not exceed the value specified in Column C of Table 430.72(B).
(B) Conductor Protection. The overcurrent protection for conductors shall be provided as specified in 430.72(B)(1) or (B)(2). Exception No. 1: Where the opening of the control circuit would create a hazard as, for example, the control circuit of a
Table 430.72(B) Maximum Rating of Overcurrent Protective Device in Amperes Protection Provided by Motor Branch-Circuit Protective Device(s) Column A Separate Protection Provided Control Circuit Conductor Size (AWG)
Copper
18 16 14 12 10 Larger than 10
7 10 (Note (Note (Note (Note
1) 1) 1) 1)
Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum — — — (Note 1) (Note 1) (Note 1)
Column B Conductors Within Enclosure
Column C Conductors Extend Beyond Enclosure
Copper
Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum
Copper
Aluminum or Copper-Clad Aluminum
25 40 100 120 160 (Note 2)
— — — 100 140 (Note 2)
7 10 45 60 90 (Note 3)
— — — 45 75 (Note 3)
Notes: 1. Value specified in 310.15 as applicable. 2. 400 percent of value specified in Table 310.17 for 60°C conductors. 3. 300 percent of value specified in Table 310.16 for 60°C conductors.
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Exception No. 1: Where more than 12 motor control circuit conductors are required to be disconnected, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to be located other than immediately adjacent to each other where all of the following conditions are complied with:
(C) Control Circuit Transformer. Where a motor control circuit transformer is provided, the transformer shall be protected in accordance with 430.72(C)(1), (C)(2), (C)(3), (C)(4), or (C)(5). Exception: Overcurrent protection shall be omitted where the opening of the control circuit would create a hazard as, for example, the control circuit of a fire pump motor and the like.
(a) Access to energized parts is limited to qualified persons in accordance with Part XI of this article. (b) A warning sign is permanently located on the outside of each equipment enclosure door or cover permitting access to the live parts in the motor control circuit(s), warning that motor control circuit disconnecting means are remotely located and specifying the location and identification of each disconnect. Where energized parts are not in an equipment enclosure as permitted by 430.232 and 430.233, an additional warning sign(s) shall be located where visible to persons who may be working in the area of the energized parts.
(1) Compliance with Article 725. Where the transformer supplies a Class 1 power-limited circuit, Class 2, or Class 3 remote-control circuit conforming with the requirements of Article 725, protection shall comply with Article 725. (2) Compliance with Article 450. Protection shall be permitted to be provided in accordance with 450.3. (3) Less Than 50 Volt-Amperes. Control circuit transformers rated less than 50 volt-amperes (VA) and that are an integral part of the motor controller and located within the motor controller enclosure shall be permitted to be protected by primary overcurrent devices, impedance limiting means, or other inherent protective means.
Exception No. 2: The motor control circuit disconnecting means shall be permitted to be remote from the motor controller power supply disconnecting means where the opening of one or more motor control circuit disconnect means may result in potentially unsafe conditions for personnel or property and the conditions of items (a) and (b) of Exception No. 1 are complied with.
(4) Primary Less Than 2 Amperes. Where the control circuit transformer rated primary current is less than 2 amperes, an overcurrent device rated or set at not more than 500 percent of the rated primary current shall be permitted in the primary circuit.
(B) Control Transformer in Controller Enclosure. Where a transformer or other device is used to obtain a reduced voltage for the motor control circuit and is located in the controller enclosure, such transformer or other device shall be connected to the load side of the disconnecting means for the motor control circuit.
(5) Other Means. Protection shall be permitted to be provided by other approved means. 430.73 Mechanical Protection of Conductor. Where damage to a motor control circuit would constitute a hazard, all conductors of such a remote motor control circuit that are outside the control device itself shall be installed in a raceway or be otherwise suitably protected from physical damage. Where one side of the motor control circuit is grounded, the motor control circuit shall be arranged so that an accidental ground in the control circuit remote from the motor controller will (1) not start the motor and (2) not bypass manually operated shutdown devices or automatic safety shutdown devices. 430.74 Disconnection. (A) General. Motor control circuits shall be arranged so that they will be disconnected from all sources of supply when the disconnecting means is in the open position. The disconnecting means shall be permitted to consist of two or more separate devices, one of which disconnects the motor and the controller from the source(s) of power supply for the motor, and the other(s), the motor control circuit(s) from its power supply. Where separate devices are used, they shall be located immediately adjacent to each other.
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VII. Motor Controllers 430.81 General. Part VII is intended to require suitable controllers for all motors.
• (A) Stationary Motor of 1⁄8 Horsepower or Less. For a stationary motor rated at 1⁄8 hp or less that is normally left running and is constructed so that it cannot be damaged by overload or failure to start, such as clock motors and the like, the branch-circuit protective device shall be permitted to serve as the controller. (B) Portable Motor of 1⁄3 Horsepower or Less. For a portable motor rated at 1⁄3 hp or less, the controller shall be permitted to be an attachment plug and receptacle. 430.82 Controller Design. (A) Starting and Stopping. Each controller shall be capable of starting and stopping the motor it controls and shall be capable of interrupting the locked-rotor current of the motor.
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(B) Autotransformer. An autotransformer starter shall provide an “off” position, a running position, and at least one starting position. It shall be designed so that it cannot rest in the starting position or in any position that will render the overload device in the circuit inoperative. (C) Rheostats. Rheostats shall be in compliance with the following: (1) Motor-starting rheostats shall be designed so that the contact arm cannot be left on intermediate segments. The point or plate on which the arm rests when in the starting position shall have no electrical connection with the resistor. (2) Motor-starting rheostats for dc motors operated from a constant voltage supply shall be equipped with automatic devices that will interrupt the supply before the speed of the motor has fallen to less than one-third its normal rate. 430.83 Ratings. The controller shall have a rating as specified in 430.83(A), unless otherwise permitted in 430.83(B) or 430.83(C), or as specified in 430.83(D), under the conditions specified. (A) General. (1) Horsepower Ratings. Controllers, other than inverse time circuit breakers and molded case switches, shall have horsepower ratings at the application voltage not lower than the horsepower rating of the motor. (2) Circuit Breaker. A branch-circuit inverse time circuit breaker rated in amperes shall be permitted as a controller for all motors. Where this circuit breaker is also used for overload protection, it shall conform to the appropriate provisions of this article governing overload protection. (3) Molded Case Switch. A molded case switch rated in amperes shall be permitted as a controller for all motors. (B) Small Motors. Devices as specified in 430.81(A) and 430.81(B) shall be permitted as a controller. (C) Stationary Motors of 2 Horsepower or Less. For stationary motors rated at 2 hp or less and 300 volts or less, the controller shall be permitted to be either of the following: (1) A general-use switch having an ampere rating not less than twice the full-load current rating of the motor (2) On ac circuits, a general-use snap switch suitable only for use on ac (not general-use ac–dc snap switches) where the motor full-load current rating is not more than 80 percent of the ampere rating of the switch (D) Torque Motors. For torque motors, the controller shall have a continuous-duty, full-load current rating not less than the nameplate current rating of the motor. For a motor controller rated in horsepower but not marked with the foregoing
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current rating, the equivalent current rating shall be determined from the horsepower rating by using Table 430.247, Table 430.248, Table 430.249, or Table 430.250. (E) Voltage Rating. A controller with a straight voltage rating, for example, 240 volts or 480 volts, shall be permitted to be applied in a circuit in which the nominal voltage between any two conductors does not exceed the controller’s voltage rating. A controller with a slash rating, for example, 240/120 volts or 480Y/277 volts, shall only be applied in a solidly grounded circuit in which the nominal voltage to ground from any conductor does not exceed the lower of the two values of the controller’s voltage rating and the nominal voltage between any two conductors does not exceed the higher value of the controller’s voltage rating. 430.84 Need Not Open All Conductors. The controller shall not be required to open all conductors to the motor. Exception: Where the controller serves also as a disconnecting means, it shall open all ungrounded conductors to the motor as provided in 430.111. 430.85 In Grounded Conductors. One pole of the controller shall be permitted to be placed in a permanently grounded conductor, provided the controller is designed so that the pole in the grounded conductor cannot be opened without simultaneously opening all conductors of the circuit. 430.87 Number of Motors Served by Each Controller. Each motor shall be provided with an individual controller. Exception: For motors rated 600 volts or less, a single controller rated at not less than the equivalent horsepower, as determined in accordance with 430.110(C)(1), of all the motors in the group shall be permitted to serve the group under any of the following conditions: (a) Where a number of motors drive several parts of a single machine or piece of apparatus, such as metal and woodworking machines, cranes, hoists, and similar apparatus (b) Where a group of motors is under the protection of one overcurrent device as permitted in 430.53(A) (c) Where a group of motors is located in a single room within sight from the controller location 430.88 Adjustable-Speed Motors. Adjustable-speed motors that are controlled by means of field regulation shall be equipped and connected so that they cannot be started under a weakened field. Exception: Starting under a weakened field shall be permitted where the motor is designed for such starting. 430.89 Speed Limitation. Machines of the following types shall be provided with speed-limiting devices or other speed-limiting means: (1) Separately excited dc motors
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(2) Series motors (3) Motor-generators and converters that can be driven at excessive speed from the dc end, as by a reversal of current or decrease in load Exception: Separate speed-limiting devices or means shall not be required under either of the following conditions: (1) Where the inherent characteristics of the machines, the system, or the load and the mechanical connection thereto are such as to safely limit the speed (2) Where the machine is always under the manual control of a qualified operator 430.90 Combination Fuseholder and Switch as Controller. The rating of a combination fuseholder and switch used as a motor controller shall be such that the fuseholder will accommodate the size of the fuse specified in Part III of this article for motor overload protection. Exception: Where fuses having time delay appropriate for the starting characteristics of the motor are used, fuseholders of smaller size than specified in Part III of this article shall be permitted. 430.91 Motor Controller Enclosure Types. Table 430.91 provides the basis for selecting enclosures for use in specific locations other than hazardous (classified) locations. The enclosures are not intended to protect against conditions such as condensation, icing, corrosion, or contamination that may occur within the enclosure or enter via the conduit or unsealed openings. These internal conditions shall require special consideration by the installer and user. VIII. Motor Control Centers 430.92 General. Part VIII covers motor control centers installed for the control of motors, lighting, and power circuits. 430.94 Overcurrent Protection. Motor control centers shall be provided with overcurrent protection in accordance with Parts I, II, and IX of Article 240. The ampere rating or setting of the overcurrent protective device shall not exceed the rating of the common power bus. This protection shall be provided by (1) an overcurrent protective device located ahead of the motor control center or (2) a main overcurrent protective device located within the motor control center. 430.95 Service-Entrance Equipment. Where used as service equipment, each motor control center shall be provided with a single main disconnecting means to disconnect all ungrounded service conductors. Exception: A second service disconnect shall be permitted to supply additional equipment.
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Where a grounded conductor is provided, the motor control center shall be provided with a main bonding jumper, sized in accordance with 250.28(D), within one of the sections for connecting the grounded conductor, on its supply side, to the motor control center equipment ground bus. Exception: High-impedance grounded neutral systems shall be permitted to be connected as provided in 250.36. 430.96 Grounding. Multisection motor control centers shall be bonded together with an equipment grounding conductor or an equivalent grounding bus sized in accordance with Table 250.122. Equipment grounding conductors shall terminate on this grounding bus or to a grounding termination point provided in a single-section motor control center. 430.97 Busbars and Conductors. (A) Support and Arrangement. Busbars shall be protected from physical damage and be held firmly in place. Other than for required interconnections and control wiring, only those conductors that are intended for termination in a vertical section shall be located in that section. Exception: Conductors shall be permitted to travel horizontally through vertical sections where such conductors are isolated from the busbars by a barrier. (B) Phase Arrangement. The phase arrangement on 3-phase horizontal common power and vertical buses shall be A, B, C from front to back, top to bottom, or left to right, as viewed from the front of the motor control center. The B phase shall be that phase having the higher voltage to ground on 3-phase, 4-wire, delta-connected systems. Other busbar arrangements shall be permitted for additions to existing installations and shall be marked. Exception: Rear-mounted units connected to a vertical bus that is common to front-mounted units shall be permitted to have a C, B, A phase arrangement where properly identified. (C) Minimum Wire-Bending Space. The minimum wirebending space at the motor control center terminals and minimum gutter space shall be as required in Article 312. (D) Spacings. Spacings between motor control center bus terminals and other bare metal parts shall not be less than specified in Table 430.97. (E) Barriers. Barriers shall be placed in all service-entrance motor control centers to isolate service busbars and terminals from the remainder of the motor control center. 430.98 Marking. (A) Motor Control Centers. Motor control centers shall be marked according to 110.21, and such marking shall be plainly visible after installation. Marking shall also include common power bus current rating and motor control center short-circuit rating.
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Table 430.91 Motor Controller Enclosure Selection For Outdoor Use Provides a Degree of Protection Against the Following Environmental Conditions
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Incidental contact with the enclosed equipment Rain, snow, and sleet Sleet2 Windblown dust Hosedown Corrosive agents Temporary submersion Prolonged submersion
Enclosure Type Number1 3
3R
3S
3X
3RX
3SX
4
4X
6
6P
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X — X — — — —
X — — — — — —
X X X — — — —
X — X — X — —
X — — — X — —
X X X — X — —
X — X X — — —
X — X X X — —
X — X X — X —
X — X X X X X
For Indoor Use Provides a Degree of Protection Against the Following Environmental Conditions Incidental contact with the enclosed equipment Falling dirt Falling liquids and light splashing Circulating dust, lint, fibers, and flyings Settling airborne dust, lint, fibers, and flyings Hosedown and splashing water Oil and coolant seepage Oil or coolant spraying and splashing Corrosive agents Temporary submersion Prolonged submersion
Enclosure Type Number1 1
2
4
4X
5
6
6P
12
12K
13
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X —
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
X X
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X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
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X
X
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X — —
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Enclosure type number shall be marked on the motor controller enclosure. Mechanism shall be operable when ice covered. FPN: The term raintight is typically used in conjunction with Enclosure Types 3, 3S, 3SX, 3X, 4, 4X, 6, 6P. The term rainproof is typically used in conjunction with Enclosure Type 3R, 3RX. The term watertight is typically used in conjunction with Enclosure Types 4, 4X, 6, 6P. The term driptight is typically used in conjunction with Enclosure Types 2, 5, 12, 12K, 13. The term dusttight is typically used in conjunction with Enclosure Types 3, 3S, 3SX, 3X, 5, 12, 12K, 13.
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Table 430.97 Minimum Spacing Between Bare Metal Parts Opposite Polarity Where Mounted on the Same Surface Nominal Voltage Not over 125 volts, nominal Not over 250 volts, nominal Not over 600 volts, nominal
Opposite Polarity Where Held Free in Air
mm
in.
mm
in.
mm
in.
19.1 31.8 50.8
3⁄4 11⁄4 2
12.7 19.1 25.4
12
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12.7 12.7 25.4
12
IX. Disconnecting Means 430.101 General. Part IX is intended to require disconnecting means capable of disconnecting motors and controllers from the circuit.
⁄ ⁄ 1
12
FPN No. 1: Some examples of increased or additional hazards include, but are not limited to, motors rated in excess of 100 hp, multimotor equipment, submersible motors, motors associated with adjustable speed drives, and motors located in hazardous (classified) locations.
FPN No. 1: See Figure 430.1. FPN No. 2: See 110.22 for identification of disconnecting means.
FPN No. 2: For information on lockout/tagout procedures, see NFPA 70E-2004, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.
430.102 Location. (A) Controller. An individual disconnecting means shall be provided for each controller and shall disconnect the controller. The disconnecting means shall be located in sight from the controller location.
The disconnecting means required in accordance with 430.102(A) shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means for the motor if it is located in sight from the motor location and the driven machinery location.
Exception No. 1: For motor circuits over 600 volts, nominal, a controller disconnecting means capable of being locked in the open position shall be permitted to be out of sight of the controller, provided the controller is marked with a warning label giving the location of the disconnecting means.
430.103 Operation. The disconnecting means shall open all ungrounded supply conductors and shall be designed so that no pole can be operated independently. The disconnecting means shall be permitted in the same enclosure with the controller.
Exception No. 2: A single disconnecting means shall be permitted for a group of coordinated controllers that drive several parts of a single machine or piece of apparatus. The disconnecting means shall be located in sight from the controllers, and both the disconnecting means and the controllers shall be located in sight from the machine or apparatus.
FPN: See 430.113 for equipment receiving energy from more than one source.
430.104 To Be Indicating. The disconnecting means shall plainly indicate whether it is in the open (off) or closed (on) position.
(B) Motor. A disconnecting means shall be located in sight from the motor location and the driven machinery location.
430.105 Grounded Conductors. One pole of the disconnecting means shall be permitted to disconnect a permanently grounded conductor, provided the disconnecting means is designed so that the pole in the grounded conductor cannot be opened without simultaneously disconnecting all conductors of the circuit.
Exception: The disconnecting means shall not be required to be in sight from the motor and the driven machinery location under either condition (a) or (b), provided the disconnecting means required in accordance with 430.102(A) is individually capable of being locked in the open position. The provision for locking or adding a lock to the disconnecting means shall be installed on or at the switch or circuit breaker used as the disconnecting means and shall remain in place with or without the lock installed.
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(a) Where such a location of the disconnecting means is impracticable or introduces additional or increased hazards to persons or property (b) In industrial installations, with written safety procedures, where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the equipment
(B) Motor Control Units. Motor control units in a motor control center shall comply with 430.8.
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430.108 Every Disconnecting Means. Every disconnecting means in the motor circuit between the point of attachment to the feeder and the point of connection to the motor shall comply with the requirements of 430.109 and 430.110. 430.109 Type. The disconnecting means shall be a type specified in 430.109(A), unless otherwise permitted in 430.109(B) through 430.109(G), under the conditions specified. (A) General. (1) Motor Circuit Switch. A listed motor-circuit switch rated in horsepower. (2) Molded Case Circuit Breaker. A listed molded case circuit breaker. (3) Molded Case Switch. A listed molded case switch. (4) Instantaneous Trip Circuit Breaker. An instantaneous trip circuit breaker that is part of a listed combination motor controller. (5) Self-Protected Combination Controller. Listed selfprotected combination controller. (6) Manual Motor Controller. Listed manual motor controllers additionally marked “Suitable as Motor Disconnect” shall be permitted as a disconnecting means where installed between the final motor branch-circuit short-circuit protective device and the motor. Listed manual motor controllers additionally marked “Suitable as Motor Disconnect” shall be permitted as disconnecting means on the line side of the fuses permitted in 430.52(C)(5). In this case, the fuses permitted in 430.52(C)(5) shall be considered supplementary fuses, and suitable branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective devices shall be installed on the line side of the manual motor controller additionally marked “Suitable as Motor Disconnect.”
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(1) A general-use switch having an ampere rating not less than twice the full-load current rating of the motor (2) On ac circuits, a general-use snap switch suitable only for use on ac (not general-use ac–dc snap switches) where the motor full-load current rating is not more than 80 percent of the ampere rating of the switch (3) A listed manual motor controller having a horsepower rating not less than the rating of the motor and marked “Suitable as Motor Disconnect” (D) Autotransformer-Type Controlled Motors. For motors of over 2 hp to and including 100 hp, the separate disconnecting means required for a motor with an autotransformer-type controller shall be permitted to be a general-use switch where all of the following provisions are met: (1) The motor drives a generator that is provided with overload protection. (2) The controller is capable of interrupting the locked-rotor current of the motors, is provided with a no voltage release, and is provided with running overload protection not exceeding 125 percent of the motor full-load current rating. (3) Separate fuses or an inverse time circuit breaker rated or set at not more than 150 percent of the motor fullload current are provided in the motor branch circuit. (E) Isolating Switches. For stationary motors rated at more than 40 hp dc or 100 hp ac, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to be a general-use or isolating switch where plainly marked “Do not operate under load.” (F) Cord-and-Plug-Connected Motors. For a cord-andplug-connected motor, a horsepower-rated attachment plug and receptacle having ratings no less than the motor ratings shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means. A horsepower-rated attachment plug and receptacle shall not be required for a cord-and-plug-connected appliance in accordance with 422.32, a room air conditioner in accordance with 440.63, or a portable motor rated 1⁄3 hp or less.
(7) System Isolation Equipment. System isolation equipment shall be listed for disconnection purposes. System isolation equipment shall be installed on the load side of the overcurrent protection and its disconnecting means. The disconnecting means shall be one of the types permitted by 430.109(A)(1) through (A)(3).
(G) Torque Motors. For torque motors, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to be a general-use switch.
(B) Stationary Motors of 1⁄8 Horsepower or Less. For stationary motors of 1⁄8 hp or less, the branch-circuit overcurrent device shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means.
(A) General. The disconnecting means for motor circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less shall have an ampere rating not less than 115 percent of the full-load current rating of the motor.
(C) Stationary Motors of 2 Horsepower or Less. For stationary motors rated at 2 hp or less and 300 volts or less, the disconnecting means shall be permitted to be one of the devices specified in (1), (2), or (3):
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(B) For Torque Motors. Disconnecting means for a torque motor shall have an ampere rating of at least 115 percent of the motor nameplate current. (C) For Combination Loads. Where two or more motors are used together or where one or more motors are used in combination with other loads, such as resistance heaters, and where the combined load may be simultaneous on a single disconnecting means, the ampere and horsepower ratings of the combined load shall be determined as follows. (1) Horsepower Rating. The rating of the disconnecting means shall be determined from the sum of all currents, including resistance loads, at the full-load condition and also at the locked-rotor condition. The combined full-load current and the combined locked-rotor current so obtained shall be considered as a single motor for the purpose of this requirement as follows. The full-load current equivalent to the horsepower rating of each motor shall be selected from Table 430.247, Table 430.248, Table 430.249, or Table 430.250. These fullload currents shall be added to the rating in amperes of other loads to obtain an equivalent full-load current for the combined load. The locked-rotor current equivalent to the horsepower rating of each motor shall be selected from Table 430.251(A) or Table 430.251(B). The locked-rotor currents shall be added to the rating in amperes of other loads to obtain an equivalent locked-rotor current for the combined load. Where two or more motors or other loads cannot be started simultaneously, the largest sum of locked rotor currents of a motor or group of motors that can be started simultaneously and the full load currents of other concurrent loads shall be permitted to be used to determine the equivalent locked-rotor current for the simultaneous combined loads. Exception: Where part of the concurrent load is resistance load, and where the disconnecting means is a switch rated in horsepower and amperes, the switch used shall be permitted to have a horsepower rating that is not less than the combined load of the motor(s), if the ampere rating of the switch is not less than the locked-rotor current of the motor(s) plus the resistance load. (2) Ampere Rating. The ampere rating of the disconnecting means shall not be less than 115 percent of the sum of all currents at the full-load condition determined in accordance with 430.110(C)(1). Exception: A listed nonfused motor-circuit switch having a horsepower rating equal to or greater than the equivalent horsepower of the combined loads, determined in accordance with 430.110(C)(1), shall be permitted to have an ampere rating less than 115 percent of the sum of all currents at the full-load condition. (3) Small Motors. For small motors not covered by Table 430.247, Table 430.248, Table 430.249, or Table 430.250,
the locked-rotor current shall be assumed to be six times the full-load current. 430.111 Switch or Circuit Breaker as Both Controller and Disconnecting Means. A switch or circuit breaker shall be permitted to be used as both the controller and disconnecting means if it complies with 430.111(A) and is one of the types specified in 430.111(B). (A) General. The switch or circuit breaker complies with the requirements for controllers specified in 430.83, opens all ungrounded conductors to the motor, and is protected by an overcurrent device in each ungrounded conductor (which shall be permitted to be the branch-circuit fuses). The overcurrent device protecting the controller shall be permitted to be part of the controller assembly or shall be permitted to be separate. An autotransformer-type controller shall be provided with a separate disconnecting means. (B) Type. The device shall be one of the types specified in 430.111(B)(1), (B)(2), or (B)(3). (1) Air-Break Switch. An air-break switch, operable directly by applying the hand to a lever or handle. (2) Inverse Time Circuit Breaker. An inverse time circuit breaker operable directly by applying the hand to a lever or handle. The circuit breaker shall be permitted to be both power and manually operable. (3) Oil Switch. An oil switch used on a circuit whose rating does not exceed 600 volts or 100 amperes, or by special permission on a circuit exceeding this capacity where under expert supervision. The oil switch shall be permitted to be both power and manually operable. 430.112 Motors Served by Single Disconnecting Means. Each motor shall be provided with an individual disconnecting means. Exception: A single disconnecting means shall be permitted to serve a group of motors under any one of the conditions of (a), (b), and (c). The single disconnecting means shall be rated in accordance with 430.110(C). (a) Where a number of motors drive several parts of a single machine or piece of apparatus, such as metal- and woodworking machines, cranes, and hoists. (b) Where a group of motors is under the protection of one set of branch-circuit protective devices as permitted by 430.53(A). (c) Where a group of motors is in a single room within sight from the location of the disconnecting means. 430.113 Energy from More Than One Source. Motor and motor-operated equipment receiving electrical energy from more than one source shall be provided with disconnecting
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means from each source of electrical energy immediately adjacent to the equipment served. Each source shall be permitted to have a separate disconnecting means. Where multiple disconnecting means are provided, a permanent warning sign shall be provided on or adjacent to each disconnecting means. Exception No. 1: Where a motor receives electrical energy from more than one source, the disconnecting means for the main power supply to the motor shall not be required to be immediately adjacent to the motor, provided the controller disconnecting means is capable of being locked in the open position. Exception No. 2: A separate disconnecting means shall not be required for a Class 2 remote-control circuit conforming with Article 725, rated not more than 30 volts, and isolated and ungrounded. X. Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems 430.120 General. The installation provisions of Part I through Part IX are applicable unless modified or supplemented by Part X. FPN: Electrical resonance can result from the interaction of the nonsinusoidal currents from this type of load with power factor correction capacitors.
430.122 Conductors — Minimum Size and Ampacity. (A) Branch/Feeder Circuit Conductors. Circuit conductors supplying power conversion equipment included as part of an adjustable-speed drive system shall have an ampacity not less than 125 percent of the rated input to the power conversion equipment. (B) Bypass Device. For an adjustable speed drive system that utilizes a bypass device, the conductor ampacity shall not be less than required by 430.6. The ampacity of circuit conductors supplying power conversion equipment included as part of an adjustable-speed drive system that utilizes a bypass device shall be the larger of either of the following: (1) 125 percent of the rated input to the power conversion equipment (2) 125 percent of the motor full-load current rating as determined by 430.6 430.124 Overload Protection. Overload protection of the motor shall be provided. (A) Included in Power Conversion Equipment. Where the power conversion equipment is marked to indicate that motor overload protection is included, additional overload protection shall not be required. (B) Bypass Circuits. For adjustable speed drive systems that utilize a bypass device to allow motor operation at rated full
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load speed, motor overload protection as described in Article 430, Part III, shall be provided in the bypass circuit. (C) Multiple Motor Applications. For multiple motor application, individual motor overload protection shall be provided in accordance with Article 430, Part III. 430.126 Motor Overtemperature Protection. (A) General. Adjustable speed drive systems shall protect against motor overtemperature conditions. Overtemperature protection is in addition to the conductor protection required in 430.32. Protection shall be provided by one of the following means. (1) Motor thermal protector in accordance with 430.32 (2) Adjustable speed drive controller with load and speedsensitive overload protection and thermal memory retention upon shutdown or power loss (3) Overtemperature protection relay utilizing thermal sensors embedded in the motor and meeting the requirements of 430.32(A)(2) or (B)(2) (4) Thermal sensor embedded in the motor that is received and acted upon by an adjustable speed drive (B) Motors with Cooling Systems. Motors that utilize external forced air or liquid cooling systems shall be provided with protection that shall be continuously enabled or enabled automatically if the cooling system fails. FPN: Protection against cooling system failure can take many forms. Some examples of protection against inoperative or failed cooling systems are direct sensing of the motor temperature as described in 430.32(A)(1), (A)(3), and (A)(4) or sensing of the presence or absence of the cooling media (flow or pressure sensing).
(C) Multiple Motor Applications. For multiple motor application, individual motor overtemperature protection shall be provided. FPN: The relationship between motor current and motor temperature changes when the motor is operated by an adjustable speed drive. When operated at reduced speed, overheating of motors may occur at current levels less than or equal to a motor’s rated full load current. This is the result of reduced motor cooling when its shaft-mounted fan is operating less than rated nameplate RPM.
(D) Automatic Restarting and Orderly Shutdown. The provisions of 430.43 and 430.44 shall apply to the motor overtemperature protection means. 430.128 Disconnecting Means. The disconnecting means shall be permitted to be in the incoming line to the conversion equipment and shall have a rating not less than 115 percent of the rated input current of the conversion unit.
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XI. Over 600 Volts, Nominal
(C) Fault-Current Protection.
430.221 General. Part XI recognizes the additional hazard due to the use of higher voltages. It adds to or amends the other provisions of this article.
(1) Type of Protection. Fault-current protection shall be provided in each motor circuit by one of the following means.
430.222 Marking on Controllers. In addition to the marking required by 430.8, a controller shall be marked with the control voltage. 430.223 Conductor Enclosures Adjacent to Motors. Flexible metal conduit or liquidtight flexible metal conduit not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) in length shall be permitted to be employed for raceway connection to a motor terminal enclosure. 430.224 Size of Conductors. Conductors supplying motors shall have an ampacity not less than the current at which the motor overload protective device(s) is selected to trip. 430.225 Motor-Circuit Overcurrent Protection. (A) General. Each motor circuit shall include coordinated protection to automatically interrupt overload and fault currents in the motor, the motor-circuit conductors, and the motor control apparatus. Exception: Where a motor is vital to operation of the plant and the motor should operate to failure if necessary to prevent a greater hazard to persons, the sensing device(s) shall be permitted to be connected to a supervised annunciator or alarm instead of interrupting the motor circuit. (B) Overload Protection. (1) Type of Overload Device. Each motor shall be protected against dangerous heating due to motor overloads and failure to start by a thermal protector integral with the motor or external current-sensing devices, or both. (2) Wound-Rotor AC Motors. The secondary circuits of wound-rotor ac motors, including conductors, controllers, and resistors rated for the application, shall be considered as protected against overcurrent by the motor overload protection means. (3) Operation. Operation of the overload interrupting device shall simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded conductors. (4) Automatic Reset. Overload sensing devices shall not automatically reset after trip unless resetting of the overload sensing device does not cause automatic restarting of the motor or there is no hazard to persons created by automatic restarting of the motor and its connected machinery.
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(a) A circuit breaker of suitable type and rating arranged so that it can be serviced without hazard. The circuit breaker shall simultaneously disconnect all ungrounded conductors. The circuit breaker shall be permitted to sense the fault current by means of integral or external sensing elements. (b) Fuses of a suitable type and rating placed in each ungrounded conductor. Fuses shall be used with suitable disconnecting means, or they shall be of a type that can also serve as the disconnecting means. They shall be arranged so that they cannot be serviced while they are energized. (2) Reclosing. Fault-current interrupting devices shall not automatically reclose the circuit. Exception: Automatic reclosing of a circuit shall be permitted where the circuit is exposed to transient faults and where such automatic reclosing does not create a hazard to persons. (3) Combination Protection. Overload protection and fault-current protection shall be permitted to be provided by the same device. 430.226 Rating of Motor Control Apparatus. The ultimate trip current of overcurrent (overload) relays or other motor-protective devices used shall not exceed 115 percent of the controller’s continuous current rating. Where the motor branch-circuit disconnecting means is separate from the controller, the disconnecting means current rating shall not be less than the ultimate trip setting of the overcurrent relays in the circuit. 430.227 Disconnecting Means. The controller disconnecting means shall be capable of being locked in the open position. XII. Protection of Live Parts — All Voltages 430.231 General. Part XII specifies that live parts shall be protected in a manner judged adequate for the hazard involved. 430.232 Where Required. Exposed live parts of motors and controllers operating at 50 volts or more between terminals shall be guarded against accidental contact by enclosure or by location as follows: (1) By installation in a room or enclosure that is accessible only to qualified persons
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(2) By installation on a suitable balcony, gallery, or platform, elevated and arranged so as to exclude unqualified persons (3) By elevation 2.5 m (8 ft) or more above the floor Exception: Live parts of motors operating at more than 50 volts between terminals shall not require additional guarding for stationary motors that have commutators, collectors, and brush rigging located inside of motor-end brackets and not conductively connected to supply circuits operating at more than 150 volts to ground. 430.233 Guards for Attendants. Where live parts of motors or controllers operating at over 150 volts to ground are guarded against accidental contact only by location as specified in 430.232, and where adjustment or other attendance may be necessary during the operation of the apparatus, suitable insulating mats or platforms shall be provided so that the attendant cannot readily touch live parts unless standing on the mats or platforms. FPN: For working space, see 110.26 and 110.34.
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430.244 Controllers. Controller enclosures shall be grounded regardless of voltage. Controller enclosures shall have means for attachment of an equipment grounding conductor termination in accordance with 250.8. Exception: Enclosures attached to ungrounded portable equipment shall not be required to be grounded. 430.245 Method of Grounding. Where required, grounding shall be done in the manner specified in Part VI of Article 250. (A) Grounding Through Terminal Housings. Where the wiring to fixed motors is metal-enclosed cable or in metal raceways, junction boxes to house motor terminals shall be provided, and the armor of the cable or the metal raceways shall be connected to them in the manner specified in Article 250. FPN: See 430.12(E) for equipment grounding connection means required at motor terminal housings.
(B) Separation of Junction Box from Motor. The junction box required by 430.245(A) shall be permitted to be separated from the motor by not more than 1.8 m (6 ft), provided the leads to the motor are stranded conductors within Type AC cable, interlocked metal tape Type MC cable where listed and identified in accordance with 250.118(10)(a), or armored cord or are stranded leads enclosed in liquidtight flexible metal conduit, flexible metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, rigid metal conduit, or electrical metallic tubing not smaller than metric designator 12 (trade size 3⁄8), the armor or raceway being connected both to the motor and to the box. Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit and rigid nonmetallic conduit shall be permitted to enclose the leads to the motor, provided the leads are stranded and the required equipment grounding conductor is connected to both the motor and to the box. Where stranded leads are used, protected as specified above, each strand within the conductor shall be not larger than 10 AWG and shall comply with other requirements of this Code for conductors to be used in raceways. (C) Grounding of Controller-Mounted Devices. Instrument transformer secondaries and exposed non–currentcarrying metal or other conductive parts or cases of instrument transformers, meters, instruments, and relays shall be grounded as specified in 250.170 through 250.178.
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TABLE 430.247
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XIV. Tables
Table 430.247 Full-Load Current in Amperes, Direct-Current Motors
The following values of full-load currents* are for motors running at base speed. Armature Voltage Rating* Horsepower
90 Volts
120 Volts
180 Volts
240 Volts
500 Volts
550 Volts
4.0 5.2 6.8 9.6 12.2 — — — — —
3.1 4.1 5.4 7.6 9.5 13.2 17 25 40 58
2.0 2.6 3.4 4.8 6.1 8.3 10.8 16 27 —
1.6 2.0 2.7 3.8 4.7 6.6 8.5 12.2 20 29
— — — — — — — — — 13.6
— — — — — — — — — 12.2
10 15 20 25 30 40
— — — — — —
76 — — — — —
— — — — — —
38 55 72 89 106 140
18 27 34 43 51 67
16 24 31 38 46 61
50 60 75 100 125 150 200
— — — — — — —
— — — — — — —
— — — — — — —
173 206 255 341 425 506 675
83 99 123 164 205 246 330
75 90 111 148 185 222 294
⁄ ⁄ 1⁄2 3⁄4 1 11⁄2 2 3 5 71⁄2 14 13
*These are average dc quantities.
Table 430.248 Full-Load Currents in Amperes, Single-Phase Alternating-Current Motors The following values of full-load currents are for motors running at usual speeds and motors with normal torque characteristics. The voltages listed are rated motor voltages. The currents listed shall be permitted for system voltage ranges of 110 to 120 and 220 to 240 volts.
Horsepower ⁄ ⁄ 1⁄3 1⁄2 3⁄4 16 14
1 11⁄2 2 3 5 71⁄2 10
115 Volts
200 Volts
208 Volts
230 Volts
4.4 5.8 7.2 9.8 13.8
2.5 3.3 4.1 5.6 7.9
2.4 3.2 4.0 5.4 7.6
2.2 2.9 3.6 4.9 6.9
9.2 11.5 13.8 19.6 32.2 46.0 57.5
8.8 11.0 13.2 18.7 30.8 44.0 55.0
8.0 10 12 17 28 40 50
16 20 24 34 56 80 100
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Table 430.249 Full-Load Current, Two-Phase Alternating-Current Motors (4-Wire) The following values of full-load current are for motors running at speeds usual for belted motors and motors with normal torque characteristics. Current in the common conductor of a 2-phase, 3-wire system will be 1.41 times the value given. The voltages listed are rated motor voltages. The currents listed shall be permitted for system voltage ranges of 110 to 120, 220 to 240, 440 to 480, and 550 to 600 volts.
Table 430.249
Induction-Type Squirrel Cage and Wound Rotor (Amperes) Horsepower
115 Volts
230 Volts
460 Volts
575 Volts
2300 Volts
10 15 20 25 30 40
— — — — — —
24 36 47 59 69 90
12 18 23 29 35 45
10 14 19 24 28 36
— — — — — —
50 60 75 100 125 150 200
— — — — — — —
113 133 166 218 270 312 416
56 67 83 109 135 156 208
45 53 66 87 108 125 167
— 14 18 23 28 32 43
Induction-Type Squirrel Cage and Wound Rotor (Amperes) Horsepower ⁄ ⁄
12 34
1 11⁄2 2 3 5 71⁄2
115 Volts
230 Volts
460 Volts
575 Volts
2300 Volts
4.0 4.8 6.4 9.0 11.8 — — —
2.0 2.4 3.2 4.5 5.9 8.3 13.2 19
1.0 1.2 1.6 2.3 3.0 4.2 6.6 9.0
0.8 1.0 1.3 1.8 2.4 3.3 5.3 8.0
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Table 430.250 Full-Load Current, Three-Phase Alternating-Current Motors The following values of full-load currents are typical for motors running at speeds usual for belted motors and motors with normal torque characteristics. The voltages listed are rated motor voltages. The currents listed shall be permitted for system voltage ranges of 110 to 120, 220 to 240, 440 to 480, and 550 to 600 volts. Synchronous-Type Unity Power Factor* (Amperes)
Induction-Type Squirrel Cage and Wound Rotor (Amperes) Horsepower
115 Volts
200 Volts
208 Volts
230 Volts
460 Volts
4.4 6.4 8.4 12.0 13.6 — — —
2.5 3.7 4.8 6.9 7.8 11.0 17.5 25.3
2.4 3.5 4.6 6.6 7.5 10.6 16.7 24.2
2.2 3.2 4.2 6.0 6.8 9.6 15.2 22
1.1 1.6 2.1 3.0 3.4 4.8 7.6 11
10 15 20 25 30 40
— — — — — —
32.2 48.3 62.1 78.2 92 120
30.8 46.2 59.4 74.8 88 114
28 42 54 68 80 104
14 21 27 34 40 52
50 60 75 100 125 150 200
— — — — — —
150 177 221 285 359 414 552
143 169 211 273 343 396 528
130 154 192 248 312 360 480
250 300 350 400 450 500
— — — — — —
— — — — — —
— — — — — —
— — — — — —
⁄ ⁄
12 34
1 11⁄2 2 3 5 71⁄2
575 Volts 2300 Volts
230 Volts
460 Volts
— — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — —
11 17 22 27 32 41
— — — — — —
— — — 53 63 83
— — — 26 32 41
— — — 21 26 33
— — — — — —
65 77 96 124 156 180 240
52 62 77 99 125 144 192
— 16 20 26 31 37 49
104 123 155 202 253 302 400
52 61 78 101 126 151 201
42 49 62 81 101 121 161
— 12 15 20 25 30 40
302 361 414 477 515 590
242 289 336 382 412 472
60 72 83 95 103 118
— — — — — —
— — — — — —
— — — — — —
— — — — — —
0.9 1.3 1.7 2.4 2.7 3.9 6.1 9
575 Volts 2300 Volts
*For 90 and 80 percent power factor, the figures shall be multiplied by 1.1 and 1.25, respectively.
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Table 430.251(A) Conversion Table of Single-Phase LockedRotor Currents for Selection of Disconnecting Means and Controllers as Determined from Horsepower and Voltage Rating
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For use only with 430.110, 440.12, 440.41, and 455.8(C). Maximum Locked-Rotor Current in Amperes, Single Phase Rated Horsepower ⁄ ⁄
12 34
1 1 2 3 5 7 1 ⁄2 10
115 Volts
208 Volts
230 Volts
58.8 82.8 96 120 144 204 336 480 600
32.5 45.8 53 66 80 113 186 265 332
29.4 41.4 48 60 72 102 168 240 300
Table 430.251(B) Conversion Table of Polyphase Design B, C, and D Maximum Locked-Rotor Currents for Selection of Disconnecting Means and Controllers as Determined from Horsepower and Voltage Rating and Design Letter
For use only with 430.110, 440.12, 440.41 and 455.8(C). Maximum Motor Locked-Rotor Current in Amperes, Two- and Three-Phase, Design B, C, and D* 115 Volts
200 Volts
208 Volts
230 Volts
460 Volts
575 Volts
B, C, D
B, C, D
B, C, D
B, C, D
B, C, D
B, C, D
40 50 60 80 100 — — —
23 28.8 34.5 46 57.5 73.6 105.8 146
22.1 27.6 33 44 55 71 102 140
20 25 30 40 50 64 92 127
10 12.5 15 20 25 32 46 63.5
8 10 12 16 20 25.6 36.8 50.8
10 15 20 25 30 40
— — — — — —
186.3 267 334 420 500 667
179 257 321 404 481 641
162 232 290 365 435 580
81 116 145 183 218 290
50 60 75 100 125 150 200
— — — — — — —
834 1001 1248 1668 2087 2496 3335
802 962 1200 1603 2007 2400 3207
725 870 1085 1450 1815 2170 2900
363 435 543 725 908 1085 1450
290 348 434 580 726 868 1160
250 300 350 400 450 500
— — — — — —
— — — — — —
— — — — — —
— — — — — —
1825 2200 2550 2900 3250 3625
1460 1760 2040 2320 2600 2900
Rated Horsepower ⁄ ⁄
12 34
1 11⁄2 2 3 5 71⁄2
64.8 93 116 146 174 232
*Design A motors are not limited to a maximum starting current or locked rotor current.
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installed, fan-coil units, remote forced air-cooled condensers, remote commercial refrigerators, and so forth.
ARTICLE 440 Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment
(C) Article 422. Equipment such as room air conditioners, household refrigerators and freezers, drinking water coolers, and beverage dispensers shall be considered appliances, and the provisions of Article 422 shall also apply.
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Branch-Circuit Selection Current. The value in amperes to be used instead of the rated-load current in determining the ratings of motor branch-circuit conductors, disconnecting means, controllers, and branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective devices wherever the running overload protective device permits a sustained current greater than the specified percentage of the rated-load current. The value of branch-circuit selection current will always be equal to or greater than the marked rated-load current. Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressor. A combination consisting of a compressor and motor, both of which are enclosed in the same housing, with no external shaft or shaft seals, the motor operating in the refrigerant. Leakage Current Detection and Interruption (LCDI) Protection. A device provided in a power supply cord or cord set that senses leakage current flowing between or from the cord conductors and interrupts the circuit at a predetermined level of leakage current. Rated-Load Current. The rated-load current for a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor is the current resulting when the motor-compressor is operated at the rated load, rated voltage, and rated frequency of the equipment it serves. 440.3 Other Articles. (A) Article 430. These provisions are in addition to, or amendatory of, the provisions of Article 430 and other articles in this Code, which apply except as modified in this article. (B) Articles 422, 424, or 430. The rules of Articles 422, 424, or 430, as applicable, shall apply to air-conditioning and refrigerating equipment that does not incorporate a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor. This equipment includes devices that employ refrigeration compressors driven by conventional motors, furnaces with air-conditioning evaporator coils
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(D) Other Applicable Articles. Hermetic refrigerant motorcompressors, circuits, controllers, and equipment shall also comply with the applicable provisions of Table 440.3(D). Table 440.3(D) Other Articles Equipment/Occupancy Capacitors Commercial garages, aircraft hangars, motor fuel dispensing facilities, bulk storage plants, spray application, dipping, and coating processes, and inhalation anesthetizing locations Hazardous (classified) locations Motion picture and television studios and similar locations Resistors and reactors
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440.4 Marking on Hermetic Refrigerant MotorCompressors and Equipment. (A) Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressor Nameplate. A hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor shall be provided with a nameplate that shall indicate the manufacturer’s name, trademark, or symbol; identifying designation; phase; voltage; and frequency. The rated-load current in amperes of the motor-compressor shall be marked by the equipment manufacturer on either or both the motorcompressor nameplate and the nameplate of the equipment in which the motor-compressor is used. The locked-rotor current of each single-phase motor-compressor having a rated-load current of more than 9 amperes at 115 volts, or more than 4.5 amperes at 230 volts, and each polyphase motor-compressor shall be marked on the motorcompressor nameplate. Where a thermal protector complying with 440.52(A)(2) and (B)(2) is used, the motorcompressor nameplate or the equipment nameplate shall be marked with the words “thermally protected.” Where a protective system complying with 440.52(A)(4) and (B)(4) is used and is furnished with the equipment, the equipment nameplate shall be marked with the words, “thermally protected system.” Where a protective system complying with
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440.52(A)(4) and (B)(4) is specified, the equipment nameplate shall be appropriately marked. (B) Multimotor and Combination-Load Equipment. Multimotor and combination-load equipment shall be provided with a visible nameplate marked with the maker’s name, the rating in volts, frequency and number of phases, minimum supply circuit conductor ampacity, the maximum rating of the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device, and the short-circuit current rating of the motor controllers or industrial control panel. The ampacity shall be calculated by using Part IV and counting all the motors and other loads that will be operated at the same time. The branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device rating shall not exceed the value calculated by using Part III. Multimotor or combination-load equipment for use on two or more circuits shall be marked with the above information for each circuit. Exception No. 1: Multimotor and combination-load equipment that is suitable under the provisions of this article for connection to a single 15- or 20-ampere, 120-volt, or a 15-ampere, 208- or 240-volt, single-phase branch circuit shall be permitted to be marked as a single load. Exception No. 2: The minimum supply circuit conductor ampacity and the maximum rating of the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall not be required to be marked on a room air conditioner conforming with 440.62(A). --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Exception No. 3: Multimotor and combination-load equipment used in one- and two-family dwellings, cord-andattachment-plug-connected equipment, or equipment supplied from a branch circuit protected at 60 A or less shall not be required to be marked with a short-circuit current rating. (C) Branch-Circuit Selection Current. A hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor, or equipment containing such a compressor, having a protection system that is approved for use with the motor-compressor that it protects and that permits continuous current in excess of the specified percentage of nameplate rated-load current given in 440.52(B)(2) or (B)(4) shall also be marked with a branch-circuit selection current that complies with 440.52(B)(2) or (B)(4). This marking shall be provided by the equipment manufacturer and shall be on the nameplate(s) where the rated-load current(s) appears. 440.5 Marking on Controllers. A controller shall be marked with the manufacturer’s name, trademark, or symbol; identifying designation; voltage; phase; full-load and locked-rotor current (or horsepower) rating; and such other data as may be needed to properly indicate the motor-compressor for which it is suitable.
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440.6 Ampacity and Rating. The size of conductors for equipment covered by this article shall be selected from Table 310.16 through Table 310.19 or calculated in accordance with 310.15 as applicable. The required ampacity of conductors and rating of equipment shall be determined according to 440.6(A) and 440.6(B). (A) Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressor. For a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor, the rated-load current marked on the nameplate of the equipment in which the motor-compressor is employed shall be used in determining the rating or ampacity of the disconnecting means, the branch-circuit conductors, the controller, the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection, and the separate motor overload protection. Where no rated-load current is shown on the equipment nameplate, the rated-load current shown on the compressor nameplate shall be used. Exception No. 1: Where so marked, the branch-circuit selection current shall be used instead of the rated-load current to determine the rating or ampacity of the disconnecting means, the branch-circuit conductors, the controller, and the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection. Exception No. 2: For cord-and-plug-connected equipment, the nameplate marking shall be used in accordance with 440.22(B), Exception No. 2. FPN: For disconnecting means and controllers, see 440.12 and 440.41.
(B) Multimotor Equipment. For multimotor equipment employing a shaded-pole or permanent split-capacitor-type fan or blower motor, the full-load current for such motor marked on the nameplate of the equipment in which the fan or blower motor is employed shall be used instead of the horsepower rating to determine the ampacity or rating of the disconnecting means, the branch-circuit conductors, the controller, the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection, and the separate overload protection. This marking on the equipment nameplate shall not be less than the current marked on the fan or blower motor nameplate. 440.7 Highest Rated (Largest) Motor. In determining compliance with this article and with 430.24, 430.53(B) and 430.53(C), and 430.62(A), the highest rated (largest) motor shall be considered to be the motor that has the highest ratedload current. Where two or more motors have the same highest rated-load current, only one of them shall be considered as the highest rated (largest) motor. For other than hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors, and fan or blower motors as covered in 440.6(B), the full-load current used to determine the highest rated motor shall be the equivalent value corresponding to the motor horsepower rating selected from Table 430.248, Table 430.249, or Table 430.250.
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Exception: Where so marked, the branch-circuit selection current shall be used instead of the rated-load current in determining the highest rated (largest) motor-compressor. 440.8 Single Machine. An air-conditioning or refrigerating system shall be considered to be a single machine under the provisions of 430.87, Exception, and 430.112, Exception. The motors shall be permitted to be located remotely from each other. II. Disconnecting Means 440.11 General. The provisions of Part II are intended to require disconnecting means capable of disconnecting airconditioning and refrigerating equipment, including motorcompressors and controllers from the circuit conductors. 440.12 Rating and Interrupting Capacity. (A) Hermetic Refrigerant Motor-Compressor. A disconnecting means serving a hermetic refrigerant motorcompressor shall be selected on the basis of the nameplate rated-load current or branch-circuit selection current, whichever is greater, and locked-rotor current, respectively, of the motor-compressor as follows. (1) Ampere Rating. The ampere rating shall be at least 115 percent of the nameplate rated-load current or branchcircuit selection current, whichever is greater. Exception: A listed nonfused motor circuit switch having a horsepower rating not less than the equivalent horsepower determined in accordance with 440.12(A)(2) shall be permitted to have an ampere rating less than 115 percent of the specified current. (2) Equivalent Horsepower. To determine the equivalent horsepower in complying with the requirements of 430.109, the horsepower rating shall be selected from Table 430.248, Table 430.249, or Table 430.250 corresponding to the ratedload current or branch-circuit selection current, whichever is greater, and also the horsepower rating from Table 430.251(A) or Table 430.251(B) corresponding to the locked-rotor current. In case the nameplate rated-load current or branch-circuit selection current and locked-rotor current do not correspond to the currents shown in Table 430.248, Table 430.249, Table 430.250, Table 430.251(A), or Table 430.251(B), the horsepower rating corresponding to the next higher value shall be selected. In case different horsepower ratings are obtained when applying these tables, a horsepower rating at least equal to the larger of the values obtained shall be selected. (B) Combination Loads. Where the combined load of two or more hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors or one or more hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor with other motors or loads may be simultaneous on a single discon-
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necting means, the rating for the disconnecting means shall be determined in accordance with 440.12(B)(1) and (B)(2). (1) Horsepower Rating. The horsepower rating of the disconnecting means shall be determined from the sum of all currents, including resistance loads, at the rated-load condition and also at the locked-rotor condition. The combined rated-load current and the combined locked-rotor current so obtained shall be considered as a single motor for the purpose of this requirement as follows. (a) The full-load current equivalent to the horsepower rating of each motor, other than a hermetic refrigerant motorcompressor, and fan or blower motors as covered in 440.6(B) shall be selected from Table 430.248, Table 430.249, or Table 430.250. These full-load currents shall be added to the motorcompressor rated-load current(s) or branch-circuit selection current(s), whichever is greater, and to the rating in amperes of other loads to obtain an equivalent full-load current for the combined load. (b) The locked-rotor current equivalent to the horsepower rating of each motor, other than a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor, shall be selected from Table 430.251(A) or Table 430.251(B), and, for fan and blower motors of the shaded-pole or permanent split-capacitor type marked with the locked-rotor current, the marked value shall be used. The locked-rotor currents shall be added to the motor-compressor locked-rotor current(s) and to the rating in amperes of other loads to obtain an equivalent locked-rotor current for the combined load. Where two or more motors or other loads such as resistance heaters, or both, cannot be started simultaneously, appropriate combinations of locked-rotor and rated-load current or branch-circuit selection current, whichever is greater, shall be an acceptable means of determining the equivalent locked-rotor current for the simultaneous combined load. Exception: Where part of the concurrent load is a resistance load and the disconnecting means is a switch rated in horsepower and amperes, the switch used shall be permitted to have a horsepower rating not less than the combined load to the motor-compressor(s) and other motor(s) at the locked-rotor condition, if the ampere rating of the switch is not less than this locked-rotor load plus the resistance load. (2) Full-Load Current Equivalent. The ampere rating of the disconnecting means shall be at least 115 percent of the sum of all currents at the rated-load condition determined in accordance with 440.12(B)(1). Exception: A listed nonfused motor circuit switch having a horsepower rating not less than the equivalent horsepower determined by 440.12(B)(1) shall be permitted to have an ampere rating less than 115 percent of the sum of all currents. (C) Small Motor-Compressors. For small motorcompressors not having the locked-rotor current marked on the nameplate, or for small motors not covered by --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
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Table 430.247, Table 430.248, Table 430.249, or Table 430.250, the locked-rotor current shall be assumed to be six times the rated-load current. (D) Disconnecting Means. Every disconnecting means in the refrigerant motor-compressor circuit between the point of attachment to the feeder and the point of connection to the refrigerant motor-compressor shall comply with the requirements of 440.12. (E) Disconnecting Means Rated in Excess of 100 Horsepower. Where the rated-load or locked-rotor current as determined above would indicate a disconnecting means rated in excess of 100 hp, the provisions of 430.109(E) shall apply. 440.13 Cord-Connected Equipment. For cord-connected equipment such as room air conditioners, household refrigerators and freezers, drinking water coolers, and beverage dispensers, a separable connector or an attachment plug and receptacle shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means. FPN: For room air conditioners, see 440.63.
440.14 Location. Disconnecting means shall be located within sight from and readily accessible from the airconditioning or refrigerating equipment. The disconnecting means shall be permitted to be installed on or within the air-conditioning or refrigerating equipment. The disconnecting means shall not be located on panels that are designed to allow access to the air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment. Exception No. 1: Where the disconnecting means provided in accordance with 430.102(A) is capable of being locked in the open position, and the refrigerating or air-conditioning equipment is essential to an industrial process in a facility with written safety procedures, and where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the equipment, a disconnecting means within sight from the equipment shall not be required. The provision for locking or adding a lock to the disconnecting means shall be permanently installed on or at the switch or circuit breaker used as the disconnecting means. Exception No. 2: Where an attachment plug and receptacle serve as the disconnecting means in accordance with 440.13, their location shall be accessible but shall not be required to be readily accessible.
apparatus, and motors in circuits supplying hermetic refrigerant motor-compressors against overcurrent due to short circuits and grounds. They are in addition to or amendatory of the provisions of Article 240. 440.22 Application and Selection. (A) Rating or Setting for Individual Motor-Compressor. The motor-compressor branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall be capable of carrying the starting current of the motor. A protective device having a rating or setting not exceeding 175 percent of the motor-compressor rated-load current or branch-circuit selection current, whichever is greater, shall be permitted, provided that, where the protection specified is not sufficient for the starting current of the motor, the rating or setting shall be permitted to be increased but shall not exceed 225 percent of the motor rated-load current or branchcircuit selection current, whichever is greater. Exception: The rating of the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall not be required to be less than 15 amperes. (B) Rating or Setting for Equipment. The equipment branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall be capable of carrying the starting current of the equipment. Where the hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor is the only load on the circuit, the protection shall conform with 440.22(A). Where the equipment incorporates more than one hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor or a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor and other motors or other loads, the equipment short-circuit and ground-fault protection shall conform with 430.53 and 440.22(B)(1) and (B)(2). (1) Motor-Compressor Largest Load. Where a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor is the largest load connected to the circuit, the rating or setting of the branch-circuit shortcircuit and ground-fault protective device shall not exceed the value specified in 440.22(A) for the largest motor-compressor plus the sum of the rated-load current or branch-circuit selection current, whichever is greater, of the other motorcompressor(s) and the ratings of the other loads supplied.
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(2) Motor-Compressor Not Largest Load. Where a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor is not the largest load connected to the circuit, the rating or setting of the branchcircuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device shall not exceed a value equal to the sum of the rated-load current or branch-circuit selection current, whichever is greater, rating(s) for the motor-compressor(s) plus the value specified in 430.53(C)(4) where other motor loads are supplied, or the value specified in 240.4 where only nonmotor loads are supplied in addition to the motor-compressor(s).
440.21 General. The provisions of Part III specify devices intended to protect the branch-circuit conductors, control
Exception No. 1: Equipment that starts and operates on a 15- or 20-ampere 120-volt, or 15-ampere 208- or 240-volt
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single-phase branch circuit, shall be permitted to be protected by the 15- or 20-ampere overcurrent device protecting the branch circuit, but if the maximum branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device rating marked on the equipment is less than these values, the circuit protective device shall not exceed the value marked on the equipment nameplate. Exception No. 2: The nameplate marking of cord-andplug-connected equipment rated not greater than 250 volts, single-phase, such as household refrigerators and freezers, drinking water coolers, and beverage dispensers, shall be used in determining the branch-circuit requirements, and each unit shall be considered as a single motor unless the nameplate is marked otherwise. (C) Protective Device Rating Not to Exceed the Manufacturer’s Values. Where maximum protective device ratings shown on a manufacturer’s overload relay table for use with a motor controller are less than the rating or setting selected in accordance with 440.22(A) and 440.22(B), the protective device rating shall not exceed the manufacturer’s values marked on the equipment. IV. Branch-Circuit Conductors 440.31 General. The provisions of Part IV and Article 310 specify ampacities of conductors required to carry the motor current without overheating under the conditions specified, except as modified in 440.6(A), Exception No. 1. The provisions of these articles shall not apply to integral conductors of motors, motor controllers and the like, or to conductors that form an integral part of approved equipment.
is larger, of all the motor-compressors plus the full-load currents of the other motors, plus 25 percent of the highest motor or motor-compressor rating in the group. Exception No. 1: Where the circuitry is interlocked so as to prevent the starting and running of a second motorcompressor or group of motor-compressors, the conductor size shall be determined from the largest motor-compressor or group of motor-compressors that is to be operated at a given time. Exception No. 2: The branch circuit conductors for room air conditioners shall be in accordance with Part VII of Article 440. 440.34 Combination Load. Conductors supplying a motorcompressor load in addition to a lighting or appliance load as calculated from Article 220 and other applicable articles shall have an ampacity sufficient for the lighting or appliance load plus the required ampacity for the motor-compressor load determined in accordance with 440.33 or, for a single motorcompressor, in accordance with 440.32. Exception: Where the circuitry is interlocked so as to prevent simultaneous operation of the motor-compressor(s) and all other loads connected, the conductor size shall be determined from the largest size required for the motorcompressor(s) and other loads to be operated at a given time. 440.35 Multimotor and Combination-Load Equipment. The ampacity of the conductors supplying multimotor and combination-load equipment shall not be less than the minimum circuit ampacity marked on the equipment in accordance with 440.4(B).
440.32 Single Motor-Compressor. Branch-circuit conductors supplying a single motor-compressor shall have an ampacity not less than 125 percent of either the motorcompressor rated-load current or the branch-circuit selection current, whichever is greater. For a wye-start, delta-run connected motor-compressor, the selection of branch-circuit conductors between the controller and the motor-compressor shall be permitted to be based on 72 percent of either the motor-compressor ratedload current or the branch-circuit selection current, whichever is greater. FPN: The individual motor circuit conductors of wyestart, delta-run connected motor-compressors carry 58 percent of the rated load current. The multiplier of 72 percent is obtained by multiplying 58 percent by 1.25.
440.33 Motor-Compressor(s) With or Without Additional Motor Loads. Conductors supplying one or more motor-compressor(s) with or without an additional load(s) shall have an ampacity not less than the sum of the ratedload or branch-circuit selection current ratings, whichever
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(A) Motor-Compressor Controller. A motor-compressor controller shall have both a continuous-duty full-load current rating and a locked-rotor current rating not less than the nameplate rated-load current or branch-circuit selection current, whichever is greater, and locked-rotor current, respectively, of the compressor. In case the motor controller is rated in horsepower but is without one or both of the foregoing current ratings, equivalent currents shall be determined from the ratings as follows. Table 430.248, Table 430.249, and Table 430.250 shall be used to determine the equivalent full-load current rating. Table 430.251(A) and Table 430.251(B) shall be used to determine the equivalent locked-rotor current ratings. (B) Controller Serving More Than One Load. A controller serving more than one motor-compressor or a motorcompressor and other loads shall have a continuous-duty full-load current rating and a locked-rotor current rating not less than the combined load as determined in accordance with 440.12(B).
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VI. Motor-Compressor and Branch-Circuit Overload Protection 440.51 General. The provisions of Part VI specify devices intended to protect the motor-compressor, the motor-control apparatus, and the branch-circuit conductors against excessive heating due to motor overload and failure to start. FPN: See 240.4(G) for application of Parts III and VI of Article 440.
440.52 Application and Selection. (A) Protection of Motor-Compressor. Each motorcompressor shall be protected against overload and failure to start by one of the following means: (1) A separate overload relay that is responsive to motorcompressor current. This device shall be selected to trip at not more than 140 percent of the motor-compressor rated-load current. (2) A thermal protector integral with the motor-compressor, approved for use with the motor-compressor that it protects on the basis that it will prevent dangerous overheating of the motor-compressor due to overload and failure to start. If the current-interrupting device is separate from the motor-compressor and its control circuit is operated by a protective device integral with the motorcompressor, it shall be arranged so that the opening of the control circuit will result in interruption of current to the motor-compressor. (3) A fuse or inverse time circuit breaker responsive to motor current, which shall also be permitted to serve as the branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protective device. This device shall be rated at not more than 125 percent of the motor-compressor rated-load current. It shall have sufficient time delay to permit the motor-compressor to start and accelerate its load. The equipment or the motor-compressor shall be marked with this maximum branch-circuit fuse or inverse time circuit breaker rating. (4) A protective system, furnished or specified and approved for use with the motor-compressor that it protects on the basis that it will prevent dangerous overheating of the motor-compressor due to overload and failure to start. If the current-interrupting device is separate from the motor-compressor and its control circuit is operated by a protective device that is not integral with the current-interrupting device, it shall be arranged so that the opening of the control circuit will result in interruption of current to the motor-compressor. (B) Protection of Motor-Compressor Control Apparatus and Branch-Circuit Conductors. The motorcompressor controller(s), the disconnecting means, and
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the branch-circuit conductors shall be protected against overcurrent due to motor overload and failure to start by one of the following means, which shall be permitted to be the same device or system protecting the motorcompressor in accordance with 440.52(A): Exception: Overload protection of motor-compressors and equipment on 15- and 20-ampere, single-phase, branch circuits shall be permitted to be in accordance with 440.54 and 440.55. (1) An overload relay selected in accordance with 440.52(A)(1) (2) A thermal protector applied in accordance with 440.52(A)(2), that will not permit a continuous current in excess of 156 percent of the marked ratedload current or branch-circuit selection current (3) A fuse or inverse time circuit breaker selected in accordance with 440.52(A)(3) (4) A protective system, in accordance with 440.52(A)(4), that will not permit a continuous current in excess of 156 percent of the marked rated-load current or branchcircuit selection current 440.53 Overload Relays. Overload relays and other devices for motor overload protection that are not capable of opening short circuits shall be protected by fuses or inverse time circuit breakers with ratings or settings in accordance with Part III unless approved for group installation or for part-winding motors and marked to indicate the maximum size of fuse or inverse time circuit breaker by which they shall be protected. Exception: The fuse or inverse time circuit breaker size marking shall be permitted on the nameplate of approved equipment in which the overload relay or other overload device is used. 440.54 Motor-Compressors and Equipment on 15- or 20Ampere Branch Circuits — Not Cord-and-AttachmentPlug-Connected. Overload protection for motor-compressors and equipment used on 15- or 20-ampere 120-volt, or 15ampere 208- or 240-volt single-phase branch circuits as permitted in Article 210 shall be permitted as indicated in 440.54(A) and 440.54(B). (A) Overload Protection. The motor-compressor shall be provided with overload protection selected as specified in 440.52(A). Both the controller and motor overload protective device shall be approved for installation with the shortcircuit and ground-fault protective device for the branch circuit to which the equipment is connected. (B) Time Delay. The short-circuit and ground-fault protective device protecting the branch circuit shall have sufficient time delay to permit the motor-compressor and other motors to start and accelerate their loads.
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440.55 Cord-and-Attachment-Plug-Connected MotorCompressors and Equipment on 15- or 20-Ampere Branch Circuits. Overload protection for motorcompressors and equipment that are cord-and-attachmentplug-connected and used on 15- or 20-ampere 120-volt, or 15-ampere 208- or 240-volt, single-phase branch circuits as permitted in Article 210 shall be permitted as indicated in 440.55(A), (B), and (C).
(3) Total rated-load current is shown on the room airconditioner nameplate rather than individual motor currents. (4) The rating of the branch-circuit short-circuit and groundfault protective device does not exceed the ampacity of the branch-circuit conductors or the rating of the receptacle, whichever is less. (B) Where No Other Loads Are Supplied. The total marked rating of a cord-and-attachment-plug-connected room air conditioner shall not exceed 80 percent of the rating of a branch circuit where no other loads are supplied.
(A) Overload Protection. The motor-compressor shall be provided with overload protection as specified in 440.52(A). Both the controller and the motor overload protective device shall be approved for installation with the short-circuit and ground-fault protective device for the branch circuit to which the equipment is connected.
(C) Where Lighting Units or Other Appliances Are Also Supplied. The total marked rating of a cord-andattachment-plug-connected room air conditioner shall not exceed 50 percent of the rating of a branch circuit where lighting outlets, other appliances, or general-use receptacles are also supplied. Where the circuitry is interlocked to prevent simultaneous operation of the room air conditioner and energization of other outlets on the same branch circuit, a cord-and-attachment-plug-connected room air conditioner shall not exceed 80 percent of the branch-circuit rating.
(B) Attachment Plug and Receptacle Rating. The rating of the attachment plug and receptacle shall not exceed 20 amperes at 125 volts or 15 amperes at 250 volts. (C) Time Delay. The short-circuit and ground-fault protective device protecting the branch circuit shall have sufficient time delay to permit the motor-compressor and other motors to start and accelerate their loads.
440.63 Disconnecting Means. An attachment plug and receptacle shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means for a single-phase room air conditioner rated 250 volts or less if (1) the manual controls on the room air conditioner are readily accessible and located within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the floor or (2) an approved manually operable disconnecting means is installed in a readily accessible location within sight from the room air conditioner.
VII. Provisions for Room Air Conditioners 440.60 General. The provisions of Part VII shall apply to electrically energized room air conditioners that control temperature and humidity. For the purpose of Part VII, a room air conditioner (with or without provisions for heating) shall be considered as an ac appliance of the air-cooled window, console, or in-wall type that is installed in the conditioned room and that incorporates a hermetic refrigerant motor-compressor(s). The provisions of Part VII cover equipment rated not over 250 volts, single phase, and such equipment shall be permitted to be cord-and-attachmentplug-connected. A room air conditioner that is rated three phase or rated over 250 volts shall be directly connected to a wiring method recognized in Chapter 3, and provisions of Part VII shall not apply.
440.64 Supply Cords. Where a flexible cord is used to supply a room air conditioner, the length of such cord shall not exceed 3.0 m (10 ft) for a nominal, 120-volt rating or 1.8 m (6 ft) for a nominal, 208- or 240-volt rating. 440.65 Leakage Current Detection and Interruption (LCDI) and Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI). Single-phase cord-and-plug-connected room air conditioners shall be provided with factory-installed LCDI or AFCI protection. The LCDI or AFCI protection shall be an integral part of the attachment plug or be located in the power supply cord within 300 mm (12 in.) of the attachment plug.
440.61 Grounding. Room air conditioners shall be grounded in accordance with 250.110, 250.112, and 250.114. 440.62 Branch-Circuit Requirements. (A) Room Air Conditioner as a Single Motor Unit. A room air conditioner shall be considered as a single motor unit in determining its branch-circuit requirements where all the following conditions are met: (1) It is cord-and-attachment-plug-connected. (2) Its rating is not more than 40 amperes and 250 volts, single phase.
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445.10 Location. Generators shall be of a type suitable for the locations in which they are installed. They shall also meet the requirements for motors in 430.14. 445.11 Marking. Each generator shall be provided with a nameplate giving the manufacturer’s name, the rated frequency, power factor, number of phases if of alternating current, the subtransient and transient impedances, the rating in kilowatts or kilovolt amperes, the normal volts and amperes corresponding to the rating, rated revolutions per minute, insulation system class and rated ambient temperature or rated temperature rise, and time rating. 445.12 Overcurrent Protection. (A) Constant-Voltage Generators. Constant-voltage generators, except ac generator exciters, shall be protected from overloads by inherent design, circuit breakers, fuses, or other acceptable overcurrent protective means suitable for the conditions of use. (B) Two-Wire Generators. Two-wire, dc generators shall be permitted to have overcurrent protection in one conductor only if the overcurrent device is actuated by the entire current generated other than the current in the shunt field. The overcurrent device shall not open the shunt field. (C) 65 Volts or Less. Generators operating at 65 volts or less and driven by individual motors shall be considered as protected by the overcurrent device protecting the motor if these devices will operate when the generators are delivering not more than 150 percent of their full-load rated current.
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(D) Balancer Sets. Two-wire, dc generators used in conjunction with balancer sets to obtain neutrals for 3-wire systems shall be equipped with overcurrent devices that disconnect the 3-wire system in case of excessive unbalancing of voltages or currents. (E) Three-Wire, Direct-Current Generators. Three-wire, dc generators, whether compound or shunt wound, shall be equipped with overcurrent devices, one in each armature lead, and connected so as to be actuated by the entire current from the armature. Such overcurrent devices shall consist either of a double-pole, double-coil circuit breaker or of a 4-pole circuit breaker connected in the main and equalizer leads and tripped by two overcurrent devices, one in each armature lead. Such protective devices shall be interlocked so that no one pole can be opened without simultaneously disconnecting both leads of the armature from the system. Exception to (A) through (E): Where deemed by the authority having jurisdiction, a generator is vital to the operation of an electrical system and the generator should operate to failure to prevent a greater hazard to persons. The overload sensing device(s) shall be permitted to be connected to an
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annunciator or alarm supervised by authorized personnel instead of interrupting the generator circuit. 445.13 Ampacity of Conductors. The ampacity of the conductors from the generator terminals to the first distribution device(s) containing overcurrent protection shall not be less than 115 percent of the nameplate current rating of the generator. It shall be permitted to size the neutral conductors in accordance with 220.61. Conductors that must carry ground-fault currents shall not be smaller than required by 250.24(C). Neutral conductors of dc generators that must carry ground-fault currents shall not be smaller than the minimum required size of the largest conductor. Exception: Where the design and operation of the generator prevent overloading, the ampacity of the conductors shall not be less than 100 percent of the nameplate current rating of the generator. 445.14 Protection of Live Parts. Live parts of generators operated at more than 50 volts to ground shall not be exposed to accidental contact where accessible to unqualified persons. 445.15 Guards for Attendants. Where necessary for the safety of attendants, the requirements of 430.233 shall apply. 445.16 Bushings. Where wires pass through an opening in an enclosure, conduit box, or barrier, a bushing shall be used to protect the conductors from the edges of an opening having sharp edges. The bushing shall have smooth, wellrounded surfaces where it may be in contact with the conductors. If used where oils, grease, or other contaminants may be present, the bushing shall be made of a material not deleteriously affected. 445.17 Generator Terminal Housings. Generator terminal housings shall comply with 430.12. Where a horsepower rating is required to determine the required minimum size of the generator terminal housing, the full-load current of the generator shall be compared with comparable motors in Table 430.247 through Table 430.250. The higher horsepower rating of Table 430.247 and Table 430.250 shall be used whenever the generator selection is between two ratings. 445.18 Disconnecting Means Required for Generators. Generators shall be equipped with disconnect(s) by means of which the generator and all protective devices and control apparatus are able to be disconnected entirely from the circuits supplied by the generator except where both of the following conditions apply: (1) The driving means for the generator can be readily shut down. (2) The generator is not arranged to operate in parallel with another generator or other source of voltage.
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(A) Transformers Over 600 Volts, Nominal. Overcurrent protection shall be provided in accordance with Table 450.3(A).
450.1 Scope. This article covers the installation of all transformers. Exception No. 1: Current transformers. Exception No. 2: Dry-type transformers that constitute a component part of other apparatus and comply with the requirements for such apparatus. Exception No. 3: Transformers that are an integral part of an X-ray, high-frequency, or electrostatic-coating apparatus. Exception No. 4: Transformers used with Class 2 and Class 3 circuits that comply with Article 725. Exception No. 5: Transformers for sign and outline lighting that comply with Article 600. Exception No. 6: Transformers for electric-discharge lighting that comply with Article 410. Exception No. 7: Transformers used for power-limited fire alarm circuits that comply with Part III of Article 760. Exception No. 8: Transformers used for research, development, or testing, where effective arrangements are provided to safeguard persons from contacting energized parts. This article covers the installation of transformers dedicated to supplying power to a fire pump installation as modified by Article 695. This article also covers the installation of transformers in hazardous (classified) locations as modified by Articles 501 through 504.
(B) Transformers 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less. Overcurrent protection shall be provided in accordance with Table 450.3(B). Exception: Where the transformer is installed as a motorcontrol circuit transformer in accordance with 430.72(C)(1) through (C)(5). (C) Voltage Transformers. Voltage transformers installed indoors or enclosed shall be protected with primary fuses. FPN: For protection of instrument circuits including voltage transformers, see 408.52.
450.4 Autotransformers 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less. (A) Overcurrent Protection. Each autotransformer 600 volts, nominal, or less shall be protected by an individual overcurrent device installed in series with each ungrounded input conductor. Such overcurrent device shall be rated or set at not more than 125 percent of the rated full-load input current of the autotransformer. Where this calculation does not correspond to a standard rating of a fuse or nonadjustable circuit breaker and the rated input current is 9 amperes or more, the next higher standard rating described in 240.6 shall be permitted. An overcurrent device shall not be installed in series with the shunt winding (the winding common to both the input and the output circuits) of the autotransformer between Points A and B as shown in Figure 450.4.
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I. General Provisions
Shunt winding(s)
450.2 Definition. For the purpose of this article, the following definition shall apply. Transformer. An individual transformer, single- or polyphase, identified by a single nameplate, unless otherwise indicated in this article. 450.3 Overcurrent Protection. Overcurrent protection of transformers shall comply with 450.3(A), (B), or (C). As used in this section, the word transformer shall mean a transformer or polyphase bank of two or more single-phase transformers operating as a unit.
B
Figure 450.4 Autotransformer.
Exception: Where the rated input current of the autotransformer is less than 9 amperes, an overcurrent device rated or set at not more than 167 percent of the input current shall be permitted.
FPN No. 1: See 240.4, 240.21, 240.100, and 240.101 for overcurrent protection of conductors.
(B) Transformer Field-Connected as an Autotransformer. A transformer field-connected as an autotransformer shall be identified for use at elevated voltage.
FPN No. 2: Nonlinear loads can increase heat in a transformer without operating its overcurrent protective device.
FPN: For information on permitted uses of autotransformers, see 210.9 and 215.11.
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Table 450.3(A) Maximum Rating or Setting of Overcurrent Protection for Transformers Over 600 Volts (as a Percentage of Transformer-Rated Current)
Location Limitations
Any location
Supervised locations only (See Note 3.)
Transformer Rated Impedance
Over 600 Volts
600 Volts or Less
Circuit Breaker (See Note 4.)
Fuse Rating
Circuit Breaker (See Note 4.)
Fuse Rating
Circuit Breaker or Fuse Rating
Not more than 6%
600% (See Note 1.)
300% (See Note 1.)
300% (See Note 1.)
250% (See Note 1.)
125% (See Note 1.)
More than 6% and not more than 10%
400% (See Note 1.)
300% (See Note 1.)
250% (See Note 1.)
225% (See Note 1.)
125% (See Note 1.)
Any
300% (See Note 1.)
250% (See Note 1.)
Not required
Not required
Not required
Not more than 6%
600%
300%
300% (See Note 5.)
250% (See Note 5.)
250% (See Note 5.)
More than 6% and not more than 10%
400%
300%
250% (See Note 5.)
225% (See Note 5.)
250% (See Note 5.)
Notes: 1. Where the required fuse rating or circuit breaker setting does not correspond to a standard rating or setting, a higher rating or setting that does not exceed the next higher standard rating or setting shall be permitted. 2. Where secondary overcurrent protection is required, the secondary overcurrent device shall be permitted to consist of not more than six circuit breakers or six sets of fuses grouped in one location. Where multiple overcurrent devices are utilized, the total of all the device ratings shall not exceed the allowed value of a single overcurrent device. If both circuit breakers and fuses are used as the overcurrent device, the total of the device ratings shall not exceed that allowed for fuses. 3. A supervised location is a location where conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons monitor and service the transformer installation. 4. Electronically actuated fuses that may be set to open at a specific current shall be set in accordance with settings for circuit breakers. 5. A transformer equipped with a coordinated thermal overload protection by the manufacturer shall be permitted to have separate secondary protection omitted.
450.5 Grounding Autotransformers. Grounding autotransformers covered in this section are zigzag or T-connected transformers connected to 3-phase, 3-wire ungrounded systems for the purpose of creating a 3-phase, 4-wire distribution system or providing a neutral reference for grounding purposes. Such transformers shall have a continuous per-phase current rating and a continuous neutral current rating. Zig-zag connected transformers shall not be installed on the load side of any system grounding connection, including those made in accordance with 250.24(B), 250.30(A)(1), or 250.32(B)(2). FPN: The phase current in a grounding autotransformer is one-third the neutral current.
(A) Three-Phase, 4-Wire System. A grounding autotransformer used to create a 3-phase, 4-wire distribution system from a 3-phase, 3-wire ungrounded system shall conform to 450.5(A)(1) through (A)(4).
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(1) Connections. The transformer shall be directly connected to the ungrounded phase conductors and shall not be switched or provided with overcurrent protection that is independent of the main switch and common-trip overcurrent protection for the 3-phase, 4-wire system. (2) Overcurrent Protection. An overcurrent sensing device shall be provided that will cause the main switch or commontrip overcurrent protection referred to in 450.5(A)(1) to open if the load on the autotransformer reaches or exceeds 125 percent of its continuous current per-phase or neutral rating. Delayed tripping for temporary overcurrents sensed at the autotransformer overcurrent device shall be permitted for the purpose of allowing proper operation of branch or feeder protective devices on the 4-wire system. (3) Transformer Fault Sensing. A fault-sensing system that causes the opening of a main switch or common-trip
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Table 450.3(B) Maximum Rating or Setting of Overcurrent Protection for Transformers 600 Volts and Less (as a Percentage of Transformer-Rated Current) Primary Protection Protection Method
Currents of 9 Amperes or More
Primary only protection
125% (See Note 1.)
Primary and secondary protection
250% (See Note 3.)
Secondary Protection (See Note 2.)
Currents Less Than 9 Amperes
Currents Less Than 2 Amperes
Currents of 9 Amperes or More
167%
300%
Not required
Currents Less Than 9 Amperes Not required
250% (See Note 3.) 250% (See Note 3.)
125% (See Note 1.)
167%
Notes: 1. Where 125 percent of this current does not correspond to a standard rating of a fuse or nonadjustable circuit breaker, a higher rating that does not exceed the next higher standard rating shall be permitted. 2. Where secondary overcurrent protection is required, the secondary overcurrent device shall be permitted to consist of not more than six circuit breakers or six sets of fuses grouped in one location. Where multiple overcurrent devices are utilized, the total of all the device ratings shall not exceed the allowed value of a single overcurrent device. If both breakers and fuses are utilized as the overcurrent device, the total of the device ratings shall not exceed that allowed for fuses. 3. A transformer equipped with coordinated thermal overload protection by the manufacturer and arranged to interrupt the primary current shall be permitted to have primary overcurrent protection rated or set at a current value that is not more than six times the rated current of the transformer for transformers having not more than 6 percent impedance and not more than four times the rated current of the transformer for transformers having more than 6 percent but not more than 10 percent impedance.
FPN: This can be accomplished by the use of two subtractive-connected donut-type current transformers installed to sense and signal when an unbalance occurs in the line current to the autotransformer of 50 percent or more of rated current.
(4) Rating. The autotransformer shall have a continuous neutral-current rating that is sufficient to handle the maximum possible neutral unbalanced load current of the 4-wire system. (B) Ground Reference for Fault Protection Devices. A grounding autotransformer used to make available a specified magnitude of ground-fault current for operation of a groundresponsive protective device on a 3-phase, 3-wire ungrounded system shall conform to 450.5(B)(1) and (B)(2). (1) Rating. The autotransformer shall have a continuous neutral-current rating sufficient for the specified groundfault current. (2) Overcurrent Protection. An overcurrent protective device of adequate short-circuit rating that will open simultaneously all ungrounded conductors when it operates shall be applied in the grounding autotransformer branch circuit and shall be rated or set at a current not exceeding 125 percent of the autotransformer continuous per-phase current rating or 42 percent of the continuous-current rating of any series connected devices in the autotransformer neutral connection. Delayed tripping for temporary overcurrents to
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(A) Tie Circuits. Tie circuits shall be provided with overcurrent protection at each end as required in Parts I, II, and VIII of Article 240. Under the conditions described in 450.6(A)(1) and 450.6(A)(2), the overcurrent protection shall be permitted to be in accordance with 450.6(A)(3). (1) Loads at Transformer Supply Points Only. Where all loads are connected at the transformer supply points at each
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end of the tie and overcurrent protection is not provided in accordance with Parts I, II, and VIII of Article 240, the rated ampacity of the tie shall not be less than 67 percent of the rated secondary current of the highest rated transformer supplying the secondary tie system. (2) Loads Connected Between Transformer Supply Points. Where load is connected to the tie at any point between transformer supply points and overcurrent protection is not provided in accordance with Parts I, II, and VIII of Article 240, the rated ampacity of the tie shall not be less than 100 percent of the rated secondary current of the highest rated transformer supplying the secondary tie system. Exception: Tie circuits comprised of multiple conductors per phase shall be permitted to be sized and protected in accordance with 450.6(A)(4). (3) Tie Circuit Protection. Under the conditions described in 450.6(A)(1) and (A)(2), both supply ends of each ungrounded tie conductor shall be equipped with a protective device that opens at a predetermined temperature of the tie conductor under short-circuit conditions. This protection shall consist of one of the following: (1) a fusible link cable connector, terminal, or lug, commonly known as a limiter, each being of a size corresponding with that of the conductor and of construction and characteristics according to the operating voltage and the type of insulation on the tie conductors or (2) automatic circuit breakers actuated by devices having comparable time-current characteristics. (4) Interconnection of Phase Conductors Between Transformer Supply Points. Where the tie consists of more than one conductor per phase or neutral, the conductors of each phase or neutral shall comply with one of the following provisions. (a) Interconnected. The conductors shall be interconnected in order to establish a load supply point, and the protective device specified in 450.6(A)(3) shall be provided in each ungrounded tie conductor at this point on both sides of the interconnection. The means of interconnection shall have an ampacity not less than the load to be served. (b) Not Interconnected. The loads shall be connected to one or more individual conductors of a paralleled conductor tie without interconnecting the conductors of each phase or neutral and without the protection specified in 450.6(A)(3) at load connection points. Where this is done, the tie conductors of each phase or neutral shall have a combined capacity ampacity of not less than 133 percent of the rated secondary current of the highest rated transformer supplying the secondary tie system, the total load of such taps shall not exceed the rated secondary current of the highest rated transformer, and the loads shall be equally divided on each phase and on the individual conductors of each phase as far as practicable.
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(5) Tie Circuit Control. Where the operating voltage exceeds 150 volts to ground, secondary ties provided with limiters shall have a switch at each end that, when open, de-energizes the associated tie conductors and limiters. The current rating of the switch shall not be less than the rated current ampacity of the conductors connected to the switch. It shall be capable of interrupting its rated current, and it shall be constructed so that it will not open under the magnetic forces resulting from short-circuit current. (B) Overcurrent Protection for Secondary Connections. Where secondary ties are used, an overcurrent device rated or set at not more than 250 percent of the rated secondary current of the transformers shall be provided in the secondary connections of each transformer supplying the tie system. In addition, an automatic circuit breaker actuated by a reverse-current relay set to open the circuit at not more than the rated secondary current of the transformer shall be provided in the secondary connection of each transformer. (C) Grounding. Where the secondary tie system is grounded, each transformer secondary supplying the tie system shall be grounded in accordance with the requirements of 250.30 for separately derived systems. 450.7 Parallel Operation. Transformers shall be permitted to be operated in parallel and switched as a unit, provided the overcurrent protection for each transformer meets the requirements of 450.3(A) for primary and secondary protective devices over 600 volts, or 450.3(B) for primary and secondary protective devices 600 volts or less. 450.8 Guarding. Transformers shall be guarded as specified in 450.8(A) through 450.8(D). (A) Mechanical Protection. Appropriate provisions shall be made to minimize the possibility of damage to transformers from external causes where the transformers are exposed to physical damage. (B) Case or Enclosure. Dry-type transformers shall be provided with a noncombustible moisture-resistant case or enclosure that provides protection against the accidental insertion of foreign objects. (C) Exposed Energized Parts. Switches or other equipment operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less and serving only equipment within a transformer enclosure shall be permitted to be installed in the transformer enclosure if accessible to qualified persons only. All energized parts shall be guarded in accordance with 110.27 and 110.34. (D) Voltage Warning. The operating voltage of exposed live parts of transformer installations shall be indicated by signs or visible markings on the equipment or structures.
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450.9 Ventilation. The ventilation shall be adequate to dispose of the transformer full-load losses without creating a temperature rise that is in excess of the transformer rating.
requirements of 450.9 and separation from combustible materials requirements of 450.21(A). Transformers so installed shall not be required to be readily accessible.
FPN No. 1: See ANSI/IEEE C57.12.00-1993, General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers, and ANSI/IEEE C57.12.01-1989, General Requirements for Dry-Type Distribution and Power Transformers.
II. Specific Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Transformers
FPN No. 2: Additional losses may occur in some transformers where nonsinusoidal currents are present, resulting in increased heat in the transformer above its rating. See ANSI/IEEE C57.110-1993, Recommended Practice for Establishing Transformer Capability When Supplying Nonsinusoidal Load Currents, where transformers are utilized with nonlinear loads.
(A) Not Over 1121⁄2 kVA. Dry-type transformers installed indoors and rated 1121⁄2 kVA or less shall have a separation of at least 305 mm (12 in.) from combustible material unless separated from the combustible material by a fireresistant, heat-insulated barrier.
450.21 Dry-Type Transformers Installed Indoors.
Transformers with ventilating openings shall be installed so that the ventilating openings are not blocked by walls or other obstructions. The required clearances shall be clearly marked on the transformer. 450.10 Grounding. Exposed non–current-carrying metal parts of transformer installations, including fences, guards, and so forth, shall be grounded where required under the conditions and in the manner specified for electric equipment and other exposed metal parts in Article 250. 450.11 Marking. Each transformer shall be provided with a nameplate giving the name of the manufacturer, rated kilovolt-amperes, frequency, primary and secondary voltage, impedance of transformers 25 kVA and larger, required clearances for transformers with ventilating openings, and the amount and kind of insulating liquid where used. In addition, the nameplate of each dry-type transformer shall include the temperature class for the insulation system.
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450.12 Terminal Wiring Space. The minimum wirebending space at fixed, 600-volt and below terminals of transformer line and load connections shall be as required in 312.6. Wiring space for pigtail connections shall conform to Table 314.16(B). 450.13 Accessibility. All transformers and transformer vaults shall be readily accessible to qualified personnel for inspection and maintenance or shall meet the requirements of 450.13(A) or 450.13(B). (A) Open Installations. Dry-type transformers 600 volts, nominal, or less, located in the open on walls, columns, or structures, shall not be required to be readily accessible. (B) Hollow Space Installations. Dry-type transformers 600 volts, nominal, or less and not exceeding 50 kVA shall be permitted in hollow spaces of buildings not permanently closed in by structure, provided they meet the ventilation
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Exception: This rule shall not apply to transformers rated for 600 volts, nominal, or less that are completely enclosed, with or without ventilating openings. (B) Over 1121⁄2 kVA. Individual dry-type transformers of more than 1121⁄2 kVA rating shall be installed in a transformer room of fire-resistant construction. Unless specified otherwise in this article, the term fire resistant means a construction having a minimum fire rating of 1 hour. Exception No. 1: Transformers with Class 155 or higher insulation systems and separated from combustible material by a fire-resistant, heat-insulating barrier or by not less than 1.83 m (6 ft) horizontally and 3.7 m (12 ft) vertically. Exception No. 2: Transformers with Class 155 or higher insulation systems and completely enclosed except for ventilating openings. FPN: See ANSI/ASTM E119-1995, Method for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, and NFPA 2511999, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Endurance of Building Construction and Materials.
(C) Over 35,000 Volts. Dry-type transformers rated over 35,000 volts shall be installed in a vault complying with Part III of this article. 450.22 Dry-Type Transformers Installed Outdoors. Drytype transformers installed outdoors shall have a weatherproof enclosure. Transformers exceeding 1121⁄2 kVA shall not be located within 305 mm (12 in.) of combustible materials of buildings unless the transformer has Class 155 insulation systems or higher and is completely enclosed except for ventilating openings. 450.23 Less-Flammable Liquid-Insulated Transformers. Transformers insulated with listed less-flammable liquids that have a fire point of not less than 300°C shall be permitted to be installed in accordance with 450.23(A) or 450.23(B).
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(A) Indoor Installations. Indoor installations shall be permitted in accordance with one of the following: (1) In Type I or Type II buildings, in areas where all of the following requirements are met: a. The transformer is rated 35,000 volts or less. b. No combustible materials are stored. c. A liquid confinement area is provided. d. The installation complies with all restrictions provided for in the listing of the liquid. (2) With an automatic fire extinguishing system and a liquid confinement area, provided the transformer is rated 35,000 volts or less (3) In accordance with 450.26 (B) Outdoor Installations. Less-flammable liquid-filled transformers shall be permitted to be installed outdoors, attached to, adjacent to, or on the roof of buildings, where installed in accordance with (1) or (2): (1) For Type I and Type II buildings, the installation shall comply with all restrictions provided for in the listing of the liquid. FPN: Installations adjacent to combustible material, fire escapes, or door and window openings may require additional safeguards such as those listed in 450.27. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
(2) In accordance with 450.27. FPN No. 1: As used in this section, Type I and Type II buildings refers to Type I and Type II building construction as defined in NFPA 220-1999, Standard on Types of Building Construction. Combustible materials refers to those materials not classified as noncombustible or limitedcombustible as defined in NFPA 220-1999, Standard on Types of Building Construction. FPN No. 2: See definition of Listed in Article 100.
450.24 Nonflammable Fluid-Insulated Transformers. Transformers insulated with a dielectric fluid identified as nonflammable shall be permitted to be installed indoors or outdoors. Such transformers installed indoors and rated over 35,000 volts shall be installed in a vault. Such transformers installed indoors shall be furnished with a liquid confinement area and a pressure-relief vent. The transformers shall be furnished with a means for absorbing any gases generated by arcing inside the tank, or the pressure-relief vent shall be connected to a chimney or flue that will carry such gases to an environmentally safe area. FPN: Safety may be increased if fire hazard analyses are performed for such transformer installations.
For the purposes of this section, a nonflammable dielectric fluid is one that does not have a flash point or fire point and is not flammable in air. 450.25 Askarel-Insulated Transformers Installed Indoors. Askarel-insulated transformers installed indoors and rated
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over 25 kVA shall be furnished with a pressure-relief vent. Where installed in a poorly ventilated place, they shall be furnished with a means for absorbing any gases generated by arcing inside the case, or the pressure-relief vent shall be connected to a chimney or flue that carries such gases outside the building. Askarel-insulated transformers rated over 35,000 volts shall be installed in a vault. 450.26 Oil-Insulated Transformers Installed Indoors. Oil-insulated transformers installed indoors shall be installed in a vault constructed as specified in Part III of this article. Exception No. 1: Where the total capacity does not exceed 1121⁄2 kVA, the vault specified in Part III of this article shall be permitted to be constructed of reinforced concrete that is not less than 100 mm (4 in.) thick. Exception No. 2: Where the nominal voltage does not exceed 600, a vault shall not be required if suitable arrangements are made to prevent a transformer oil fire from igniting other materials and the total capacity in one location does not exceed 10 kVA in a section of the building classified as combustible or 75 kVA where the surrounding structure is classified as fire-resistant construction. Exception No. 3: Electric furnace transformers that have a total rating not exceeding 75 kVA shall be permitted to be installed without a vault in a building or room of fireresistant construction, provided suitable arrangements are made to prevent a transformer oil fire from spreading to other combustible material. Exception No. 4: A transformer that has a total rating not exceeding 75 kVA and a supply voltage of 600 volts or less that is an integral part of charged-particle-accelerating equipment shall be permitted to be installed without a vault in a building or room of noncombustible or fire-resistant construction, provided suitable arrangements are made to prevent a transformer oil fire from spreading to other combustible material. Exception No. 5: Transformers shall be permitted to be installed in a detached building that does not comply with Part III of this article if neither the building nor its contents present a fire hazard to any other building or property, and if the building is used only in supplying electric service and the interior is accessible only to qualified persons. Exception No. 6: Oil-insulated transformers shall be permitted to be used without a vault in portable and mobile surface mining equipment (such as electric excavators) if each of the following conditions is met: (a) Provision is made for draining leaking fluid to the ground. (b) Safe egress is provided for personnel. (c) A minimum 6-mm (1⁄4-in.) steel barrier is provided for personnel protection.
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ARTICLE 450 — TRANSFORMERS AND TRANSFORMER VAULTS (INCLUDING SECONDARY TIES)
450.27 Oil-Insulated Transformers Installed Outdoors. Combustible material, combustible buildings, and parts of buildings, fire escapes, and door and window openings shall be safeguarded from fires originating in oil-insulated transformers installed on roofs, attached to or adjacent to a building or combustible material. In cases where the transformer installation presents a fire hazard, one or more of the following safeguards shall be applied according to the degree of hazard involved: (1) Space separations (2) Fire-resistant barriers (3) Automatic fire suppression systems (4) Enclosures that confine the oil of a ruptured transformer tank Oil enclosures shall be permitted to consist of fireresistant dikes, curbed areas or basins, or trenches filled with coarse, crushed stone. Oil enclosures shall be provided with trapped drains where the exposure and the quantity of oil involved are such that removal of oil is important. FPN: For additional information on transformers installed on poles or structures or under ground, see ANSI C2-2002, National Electrical Safety Code.
450.28 Modification of Transformers. When modifications are made to a transformer in an existing installation that change the type of the transformer with respect to Part II of this article, such transformer shall be marked to show the type of insulating liquid installed, and the modified transformer installation shall comply with the applicable requirements for that type of transformer. III. Transformer Vaults 450.41 Location. Vaults shall be located where they can be ventilated to the outside air without using flues or ducts wherever such an arrangement is practicable. 450.42 Walls, Roofs, and Floors. The walls and roofs of vaults shall be constructed of materials that have adequate structural strength for the conditions with a minimum fire resistance of 3 hours. The floors of vaults in contact with the earth shall be of concrete that is not less than 100 mm (4 in.) thick, but where the vault is constructed with a vacant space or other stories below it, the floor shall have adequate structural strength for the load imposed thereon and a minimum fire resistance of 3 hours. For the purposes of this section, studs and wallboard construction shall not be acceptable. Exception: Where transformers are protected with automatic sprinkler, water spray, carbon dioxide, or halon, construction of 1-hour rating shall be permitted. FPN No. 1: For additional information, see ANSI/ASTM E119-1995, Method for Fire Tests of Building Construction
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450.43 Doorways. Vault doorways shall be protected in accordance with 450.43(A), (B), and (C). (A) Type of Door. Each doorway leading into a vault from the building interior shall be provided with a tight-fitting door that has a minimum fire rating of 3 hours. The authority having jurisdiction shall be permitted to require such a door for an exterior wall opening where conditions warrant. Exception: Where transformers are protected with automatic sprinkler, water spray, carbon dioxide, or halon, construction of 1-hour rating shall be permitted. FPN: For additional information, see NFPA 80-1999, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows.
(B) Sills. A door sill or curb that is of sufficient height to confine the oil from the largest transformer within the vault shall be provided, and in no case shall the height be less than 100 mm (4 in.). (C) Locks. Doors shall be equipped with locks, and doors shall be kept locked, access being allowed only to qualified persons. Personnel doors shall swing out and be equipped with panic bars, pressure plates, or other devices that are normally latched but open under simple pressure. 450.45 Ventilation Openings. Where required by 450.9, openings for ventilation shall be provided in accordance with 450.45(A) through 450.45(F). (A) Location. Ventilation openings shall be located as far as possible from doors, windows, fire escapes, and combustible material. (B) Arrangement. A vault ventilated by natural circulation of air shall be permitted to have roughly half of the total area of openings required for ventilation in one or more openings near the floor and the remainder in one or more openings in the roof or in the sidewalls near the roof, or all of the area required for ventilation shall be permitted in one or more openings in or near the roof. (C) Size. For a vault ventilated by natural circulation of air to an outdoor area, the combined net area of all ventilating openings, after deducting the area occupied by screens, gratings, or louvers, shall not be less than 1900 mm2 (3 in.2) per kVA of transformer capacity in service, and in no case shall the net area be less than 0.1 m2 (1 ft2) for any capacity under 50 kVA.
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ARTICLE 455 — PHASE CONVERTERS
(D) Covering. Ventilation openings shall be covered with durable gratings, screens, or louvers, according to the treatment required in order to avoid unsafe conditions.
Rotary-Phase Converter. A device that consists of a rotary transformer and capacitor panel(s) that permits the operation of 3-phase loads from a single-phase supply.
(E) Dampers. All ventilation openings to the indoors shall be provided with automatic closing fire dampers that operate in response to a vault fire. Such dampers shall possess a standard fire rating of not less than 11⁄2 hours.
Static-Phase Converter. A device without rotating parts, sized for a given 3-phase load to permit operation from a single-phase supply.
FPN: See ANSI/UL 555-1995, Standard for Fire Dampers.
(F) Ducts. Ventilating ducts shall be constructed of fireresistant material.
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450.46 Drainage. Where practicable, vaults containing more than 100 kVA transformer capacity shall be provided with a drain or other means that will carry off any accumulation of oil or water in the vault unless local conditions make this impracticable. The floor shall be pitched to the drain where provided. 450.47 Water Pipes and Accessories. Any pipe or duct system foreign to the electrical installation shall not enter or pass through a transformer vault. Piping or other facilities provided for vault fire protection, or for transformer cooling, shall not be considered foreign to the electrical installation. 450.48 Storage in Vaults. Materials shall not be stored in transformer vaults.
455.3 Other Articles. All applicable requirements of this Code shall apply to phase converters except as amended by this article. 455.4 Marking. Each phase converter shall be provided with a permanent nameplate indicating the following: (1) Manufacturer’s name (2) Rated input and output voltages (3) Frequency (4) Rated single-phase input full-load amperes (5) Rated minimum and maximum single load in kilovoltamperes (kVA) or horsepower (6) Maximum total load in kilovolt-amperes (kVA) or horsepower (7) For a rotary-phase converter, 3-phase amperes at full load 455.5 Equipment Grounding Connection. A means for attachment of an equipment grounding conductor termination in accordance with 250.8 shall be provided. 455.6 Conductors. (A) Ampacity. The ampacity of the single-phase supply conductors shall be determined by 455.6(A)(1) or (A)(2).
ARTICLE 455 Phase Converters I. General 455.1 Scope. This article covers the installation and use of phase converters. 455.2 Definitions. Manufactured Phase. The manufactured or derived phase originates at the phase converter and is not solidly connected to either of the single-phase input conductors. Phase Converter. An electrical device that converts singlephase power to 3-phase electrical power. FPN: Phase converters have characteristics that modify the starting torque and locked-rotor current of motors served, and consideration is required in selecting a phase converter for a specific load.
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FPN: Single-phase conductors sized to prevent a voltage drop not exceeding 3 percent from the source of supply to the phase converter may help ensure proper starting and operation of motor loads.
(1) Variable Loads. Where the loads to be supplied are variable, the conductor ampacity shall not be less than 125 percent of the phase converter nameplate single-phase input full-load amperes. (2) Fixed Loads. Where the phase converter supplies specific fixed loads, and the conductor ampacity is less than 125 percent of the phase converter nameplate single-phase input full-load amperes, the conductors shall have an ampacity not less than 250 percent of the sum of the full-load, 3-phase current rating of the motors and other loads served where the input and output voltages of the phase converter are identical. Where the input and output voltages of the phase converter are different, the current as determined by this section shall be multiplied by the ratio of output to input voltage.
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(B) Manufactured Phase Marking. The manufactured phase conductors shall be identified in all accessible locations with a distinctive marking. The marking shall be consistent throughout the system and premises.
(2) The 3-phase, locked-rotor current of the largest motor as determined from Table 430.251(B) (3) The full-load current of all other 3-phase motors operating at the same time
455.7 Overcurrent Protection. The single-phase supply conductors and phase converter shall be protected from overcurrent by 455.7(A) or 455.7(B). Where the required fuse or nonadjustable circuit breaker rating or settings of adjustable circuit breakers do not correspond to a standard rating or setting, a higher rating or setting that does not exceed the next higher standard rating shall be permitted.
(D) Voltage Ratios. The calculations in 455.8(C) shall apply directly where the input and output voltages of the phase converter are identical. Where the input and output voltages of the phase converter are different, the current shall be multiplied by the ratio of the output to input voltage.
(A) Variable Loads. Where the loads to be supplied are variable, overcurrent protection shall be set at not more than 125 percent of the phase converter nameplate singlephase input full-load amperes. (B) Fixed Loads. Where the phase converter supplies specific fixed loads and the conductors are sized in accordance with 455.6(A)(2), the conductors shall be protected in accordance with their ampacity. The overcurrent protection determined from this section shall not exceed 125 percent of the phase converter nameplate single-phase input amperes. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
455.8 Disconnecting Means. Means shall be provided to disconnect simultaneously all ungrounded single-phase supply conductors to the phase converter. (A) Location. The disconnecting means shall be readily accessible and located in sight from the phase converter. (B) Type. The disconnecting means shall be a switch rated in horsepower, a circuit breaker, or a molded-case switch. Where only nonmotor loads are served, an ampere-rated switch shall be permitted. (C) Rating. The ampere rating of the disconnecting means shall not be less than 115 percent of the rated maximum single-phase input full-load amperes or, for specific fixed loads, shall be permitted to be selected from 455.8(C)(1) or (C)(2). (1) Current Rated Disconnect. The disconnecting means shall be a circuit breaker or molded-case switch with an ampere rating not less than 250 percent of the sum of the following: (1) Full-load, 3-phase current ratings of the motors (2) Other loads served (2) Horsepower Rated Disconnect. The disconnecting means shall be a switch with a horsepower rating. The equivalent locked rotor current of the horsepower rating of the switch shall not be less than 200 percent of the sum of the following: (1) Nonmotor loads
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455.9 Connection of Single-Phase Loads. Where singlephase loads are connected on the load side of a phase converter, they shall not be connected to the manufactured phase. 455.10 Terminal Housings. A terminal housing in accordance with the provisions of 430.12 shall be provided on a phase converter. II. Specific Provisions Applicable to Different Types of Phase Converters 455.20 Disconnecting Means. The single-phase disconnecting means for the input of a static phase converter shall be permitted to serve as the disconnecting means for the phase converter and a single load if the load is within sight of the disconnecting means. 455.21 Start-Up. Power to the utilization equipment shall not be supplied until the rotary-phase converter has been started. 455.22 Power Interruption. Utilization equipment supplied by a rotary-phase converter shall be controlled in such a manner that power to the equipment will be disconnected in the event of a power interruption. FPN: Magnetic motor starters, magnetic contactors, and similar devices, with manual or time delay restarting for the load, provide restarting after power interruption.
455.23 Capacitors. Capacitors that are not an integral part of the rotary-phase conversion system but are installed for a motor load shall be connected to the line side of that motor overload protective device.
ARTICLE 460 Capacitors 460.1 Scope. This article covers the installation of capacitors on electric circuits.
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Surge capacitors or capacitors included as a component part of other apparatus and conforming with the requirements of such apparatus are excluded from these requirements. This article also covers the installation of capacitors in hazardous (classified) locations as modified by Articles 501 through 503. 460.2 Enclosing and Guarding. (A) Containing More Than 11 L (3 gal) of Flammable Liquid. Capacitors containing more than 11 L (3 gal) of flammable liquid shall be enclosed in vaults or outdoor fenced enclosures complying with Article 110, Part III. This limit shall apply to any single unit in an installation of capacitors. (B) Accidental Contact. Where capacitors are accessible to unauthorized and unqualified persons, they shall be enclosed, located, or guarded so that persons cannot come into accidental contact or bring conducting materials into accidental contact with exposed energized parts, terminals, or buses associated with them. However, no additional guarding is required for enclosures accessible only to authorized and qualified persons. I. 600 Volts, Nominal, and Under 460.6 Discharge of Stored Energy. Capacitors shall be provided with a means of discharging stored energy. (A) Time of Discharge. The residual voltage of a capacitor shall be reduced to 50 volts, nominal, or less within 1 minute after the capacitor is disconnected from the source of supply. (B) Means of Discharge. The discharge circuit shall be either permanently connected to the terminals of the capacitor or capacitor bank or provided with automatic means of connecting it to the terminals of the capacitor bank on removal of voltage from the line. Manual means of switching or connecting the discharge circuit shall not be used. 460.8 Conductors. (A) Ampacity. The ampacity of capacitor circuit conductors shall not be less than 135 percent of the rated current of the capacitor. The ampacity of conductors that connect a capacitor to the terminals of a motor or to motor circuit conductors shall not be less than one-third the ampacity of the motor circuit conductors and in no case less than 135 percent of the rated current of the capacitor. (B) Overcurrent Protection. An overcurrent device shall be provided in each ungrounded conductor for each capacitor bank. The rating or setting of the overcurrent device shall be as low as practicable.
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Exception: A separate overcurrent device shall not be required for a capacitor connected on the load side of a motor overload protective device. (C) Disconnecting Means. A disconnecting means shall be provided in each ungrounded conductor for each capacitor bank and shall meet the following requirements: (1) The disconnecting means shall open all ungrounded conductors simultaneously. (2) The disconnecting means shall be permitted to disconnect the capacitor from the line as a regular operating procedure. (3) The rating of the disconnecting means shall not be less than 135 percent of the rated current of the capacitor. Exception: A separate disconnecting means shall not be required where a capacitor is connected on the load side of a motor controller. 460.9 Rating or Setting of Motor Overload Device. Where a motor installation includes a capacitor connected on the load side of the motor overload device, the rating or setting of the motor overload device shall be based on the improved power factor of the motor circuit. The effect of the capacitor shall be disregarded in determining the motor circuit conductor rating in accordance with 430.22. 460.10 Grounding. Capacitor cases shall be grounded in accordance with Article 250. Exception: Capacitor cases shall not be grounded where the capacitor units are supported on a structure designed to operate at other than ground potential. 460.12 Marking. Each capacitor shall be provided with a nameplate giving the name of the manufacturer, rated voltage, frequency, kilovar or amperes, number of phases, and, if filled with a combustible liquid, the volume of liquid. Where filled with a nonflammable liquid, the nameplate shall so state. The nameplate shall also indicate whether a capacitor has a discharge device inside the case. II. Over 600 Volts, Nominal 460.24 Switching. (A) Load Current. Group-operated switches shall be used for capacitor switching and shall be capable of the following: (1) Carrying continuously not less than 135 percent of the rated current of the capacitor installation (2) Interrupting the maximum continuous load current of each capacitor, capacitor bank, or capacitor installation that will be switched as a unit
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(3) Withstanding the maximum inrush current, including contributions from adjacent capacitor installations (4) Carrying currents due to faults on capacitor side of switch (B) Isolation. (1) General. A means shall be installed to isolate from all sources of voltage each capacitor, capacitor bank, or capacitor installation that will be removed from service as a unit. The isolating means shall provide a visible gap in the electrical circuit adequate for the operating voltage. (2) Isolating or Disconnecting Switches with No Interrupting Rating. Isolating or disconnecting switches (with no interrupting rating) shall be interlocked with the loadinterrupting device or shall be provided with prominently displayed caution signs in accordance with 490.22 to prevent switching load current. (C) Additional Requirements for Series Capacitors. The proper switching sequence shall be ensured by use of one of the following: (1) Mechanically sequenced isolating and bypass switches (2) Interlocks (3) Switching procedure prominently displayed at the switching location 460.25 Overcurrent Protection.
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(A) Provided to Detect and Interrupt Fault Current. A means shall be provided to detect and interrupt fault current likely to cause dangerous pressure within an individual capacitor. (B) Single Pole or Multipole Devices. Single-pole or multipole devices shall be permitted for this purpose. (C) Protected Individually or in Groups. Capacitors shall be permitted to be protected individually or in groups. (D) Protective Devices Rated or Adjusted. Protective devices for capacitors or capacitor equipment shall be rated or adjusted to operate within the limits of the safe zone for individual capacitors. If the protective devices are rated or adjusted to operate within the limits for Zone 1 or Zone 2, the capacitors shall be enclosed or isolated. In no event shall the rating or adjustment of the protective devices exceed the maximum limit of Zone 2. FPN: For definitions of Safe Zone, Zone 1, and Zone 2, see ANSI/IEEE 18-1992, Shunt Power Capacitors.
460.26 Identification. Each capacitor shall be provided with a permanent nameplate giving the manufacturer’s name, rated voltage, frequency, kilovar or amperes, number
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of phases, and the volume of liquid identified as flammable, if such is the case. 460.27 Grounding. Capacitor neutrals and cases, if grounded, shall be grounded in accordance with Article 250. Exception: Where the capacitor units are supported on a structure that is designed to operate at other than ground potential. 460.28 Means for Discharge. (A) Means to Reduce the Residual Voltage. A means shall be provided to reduce the residual voltage of a capacitor to 50 volts or less within 5 minutes after the capacitor is disconnected from the source of supply. (B) Connection to Terminals. A discharge circuit shall be either permanently connected to the terminals of the capacitor or provided with automatic means of connecting it to the terminals of the capacitor bank after disconnection of the capacitor from the source of supply. The windings of motors, transformers, or other equipment directly connected to capacitors without a switch or overcurrent device interposed shall meet the requirements of 460.28(A).
ARTICLE 470 Resistors and Reactors I. 600 Volts, Nominal, and Under 470.1 Scope. This article covers the installation of separate resistors and reactors on electric circuits. Exception: Resistors and reactors that are component parts of other apparatus. This article also covers the installation of resistors and reactors in hazardous (classified) locations as modified by Articles 501 through 504. 470.2 Location. Resistors and reactors shall not be placed where exposed to physical damage. 470.3 Space Separation. A thermal barrier shall be required if the space between the resistors and reactors and any combustible material is less than 305 mm (12 in.). 470.4 Conductor Insulation. Insulated conductors used for connections between resistance elements and controllers shall be suitable for an operating temperature of not less than 90°C (194°F). Exception: Other conductor insulations shall be permitted for motor starting service.
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ARTICLE 480 — STORAGE BATTERIES
The individual cells shall be permitted to contain a venting arrangement as described in 480.10(B).
II. Over 600 Volts, Nominal 470.18 General.
Storage Battery. A battery comprised of one or more rechargeable cells of the lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, or other rechargeable electrochemical types.
(A) Protected Against Physical Damage. Resistors and reactors shall be protected against physical damage. (B) Isolated by Enclosure or Elevation. Resistors and reactors shall be isolated by enclosure or elevation to protect personnel from accidental contact with energized parts.
480.3 Wiring and Equipment Supplied from Batteries. Wiring and equipment supplied from storage batteries shall be subject to the requirements of this Code applying to wiring and equipment operating at the same voltage, unless otherwise permitted by 480.4.
(C) Combustible Materials. Resistors and reactors shall not be installed in close enough proximity to combustible materials to constitute a fire hazard and shall have a clearance of not less than 305 mm (12 in.) from combustible materials.
480.4 Overcurrent Protection for Prime Movers. Overcurrent protection shall not be required for conductors from a battery rated less than 50 volts if the battery provides power for starting, ignition, or control of prime movers. Section 300.3 shall not apply to these conductors.
(D) Clearances. Clearances from resistors and reactors to grounded surfaces shall be adequate for the voltage involved.
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(E) Temperature Rise from Induced Circulating Currents. Metallic enclosures of reactors and adjacent metal parts shall be installed so that the temperature rise from induced circulating currents is not hazardous to personnel or does not constitute a fire hazard. 470.19 Grounding. Resistor and reactor cases or enclosures shall be grounded in accordance with Article 250. Exception: Resistor or reactor cases or enclosures supported on a structure designed to operate at other than ground potential shall not be grounded. 470.20 Oil-Filled Reactors. Installation of oil-filled reactors, in addition to the above requirements, shall comply with applicable requirements of Article 450.
ARTICLE 480 Storage Batteries 480.1 Scope. The provisions of this article shall apply to all stationary installations of storage batteries. 480.2 Definitions. Nominal Battery Voltage. The voltage calculated on the basis of 2 volts per cell for the lead-acid type and 1.2 volts per cell for the alkali type. Sealed Cell or Battery. A sealed cell or battery is one that has no provision for the addition of water or electrolyte or for external measurement of electrolyte specific gravity.
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480.8 Racks and Trays. Racks and trays shall comply with 480.8(A) and 480.8(B). (A) Racks. Racks, as required in this article, are rigid frames designed to support cells or trays. They shall be substantial and be made of one of the following: (1) Metal, treated so as to be resistant to deteriorating action by the electrolyte and provided with nonconducting members directly supporting the cells or with continuous insulating material other than paint on conducting members (2) Other construction such as fiberglass or other suitable nonconductive materials (B) Trays. Trays are frames, such as crates or shallow boxes usually of wood or other nonconductive material, constructed or treated so as to be resistant to deteriorating action by the electrolyte. 480.9 Battery Locations. Battery locations shall conform to 480.9(A), (B), and (C). (A) Ventilation. Provisions shall be made for sufficient diffusion and ventilation of the gases from the battery to prevent the accumulation of an explosive mixture. (B) Live Parts. Guarding of live parts shall comply with 110.27. (C) Working Space. Working space about the battery systems shall comply with 110.26. Working clearance shall be measured from the edge of the battery rack. 480.10 Vents. (A) Vented Cells. Each vented cell shall be equipped with a flame arrester that is designed to prevent destruction of the cell due to ignition of gases within the cell by an external spark or flame under normal operating conditions. (B) Sealed Cells. Sealed battery or cells shall be equipped with a pressure-release vent to prevent excessive accumulation of gas pressure, or the battery or cell shall be designed to prevent scatter of cell parts in event of a cell explosion.
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ARTICLE 490 Equipment, Over 600 Volts, Nominal I. General 490.1 Scope. This article covers the general requirements for equipment operating at more than 600 volts, nominal. FPN No. 1: See NFPA 70E-2004, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, for electrical safety requirements for employee workplaces. FPN No. 2: For further information on hazard signs and labels, see ANSI Z535-4, Product Signs and Safety Labels.
490.2 Definition. High Voltage. For the purposes of this article, more than 600 volts, nominal. 490.3 Oil-Filled Equipment. Installation of electrical equipment, other than transformers covered in Article 450, containing more than 38 L (10 gal) of flammable oil per unit shall meet the requirements of Parts II and III of Article 450. II. Equipment — Specific Provisions 490.21 Circuit-Interrupting Devices. (A) Circuit Breakers. (1) Location.
(a) Circuit breakers installed indoors shall be mounted either in metal-enclosed units or fire-resistant cell-mounted units, or they shall be permitted to be open-mounted in locations accessible to qualified persons only. (b) Circuit breakers used to control oil-filled transformers shall either be located outside the transformer vault or be capable of operation from outside the vault. (c) Oil circuit breakers shall be arranged or located so that adjacent readily combustible structures or materials are safeguarded in an approved manner. (2) Operating Characteristics. Circuit breakers shall have the following equipment or operating characteristics: (1) An accessible mechanical or other approved means for manual tripping, independent of control power. (2) Be release free (trip free). (3) If capable of being opened or closed manually while energized, main contacts that operate independently of the speed of the manual operation. (4) A mechanical position indicator at the circuit breaker to show the open or closed position of the main contacts. (5) A means of indicating the open and closed position of the breaker at the point(s) from which they may be operated.
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section shall also apply to such batteries. Cells shall be installed in groups having a total nominal voltage of not over 250 volts. Insulation, which can be air, shall be provided between groups and shall have a minimum separation between live battery parts of opposite polarity of 50 mm (2 in.) for battery voltages not exceeding 600 volts.
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(3) Nameplate. A circuit breaker shall have a permanent and legible nameplate showing manufacturer’s name or trademark, manufacturer’s type or identification number, continuous current rating, interrupting rating in megavoltamperes (MVA) or amperes, and maximum voltage rating. Modification of a circuit breaker affecting its rating(s) shall be accompanied by an appropriate change of nameplate information. (4) Rating. Circuit breakers shall have the following ratings: (1) The continuous current rating of a circuit breaker shall not be less than the maximum continuous current through the circuit breaker. (2) The interrupting rating of a circuit breaker shall not be less than the maximum fault current the circuit breaker will be required to interrupt, including contributions from all connected sources of energy. (3) The closing rating of a circuit breaker shall not be less than the maximum asymmetrical fault current into which the circuit breaker can be closed. (4) The momentary rating of a circuit breaker shall not be less than the maximum asymmetrical fault current at the point of installation. (5) The rated maximum voltage of a circuit breaker shall not be less than the maximum circuit voltage. (B) Power Fuses and Fuseholders. (1) Use. Where fuses are used to protect conductors and equipment, a fuse shall be placed in each ungrounded conductor. Two power fuses shall be permitted to be used in parallel to protect the same load if both fuses have identical ratings and both fuses are installed in an identified common mounting with electrical connections that divide the current equally. Power fuses of the vented type shall not be used indoors, under ground, or in metal enclosures unless identified for the use. (2) Interrupting Rating. The interrupting rating of power fuses shall not be less than the maximum fault current the fuse is required to interrupt, including contributions from all connected sources of energy. (3) Voltage Rating. The maximum voltage rating of power fuses shall not be less than the maximum circuit voltage. Fuses having a minimum recommended operating voltage shall not be applied below this voltage. (4) Identification of Fuse Mountings and Fuse Units. Fuse mountings and fuse units shall have permanent and legible nameplates showing the manufacturer’s type or designation, continuous current rating, interrupting current rating, and maximum voltage rating. (5) Fuses. Fuses that expel flame in opening the circuit shall be designed or arranged so that they function properly without hazard to persons or property.
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(6) Fuseholders. Fuseholders shall be designed or installed so that they are de-energized while a fuse is being replaced. Exception: Fuses and fuseholders designed to permit fuse replacement by qualified persons using equipment designed for the purpose without de-energizing the fuseholder shall be permitted. (7) High-Voltage Fuses. Metal-enclosed switchgear and substations that utilize high-voltage fuses shall be provided with a gang-operated disconnecting switch. Isolation of the fuses from the circuit shall be provided by either connecting a switch between the source and the fuses or providing roll-out switch and fuse-type construction. The switch shall be of the load-interrupter type, unless mechanically or electrically interlocked with a load-interrupting device arranged to reduce the load to the interrupting capability of the switch. Exception: More than one switch shall be permitted as the disconnecting means for one set of fuses where the switches are installed to provide connection to more than one set of supply conductors. The switches shall be mechanically or electrically interlocked to permit access to the fuses only when all switches are open. A conspicuous sign shall be placed at the fuses identifying the presence of more than one source. (C) Distribution Cutouts and Fuse Links — Expulsion Type. (1) Installation. Cutouts shall be located so that they may be readily and safely operated and re-fused, and so that the exhaust of the fuses does not endanger persons. Distribution cutouts shall not be used indoors, underground, or in metal enclosures. (2) Operation. Where fused cutouts are not suitable to interrupt the circuit manually while carrying full load, an approved means shall be installed to interrupt the entire load. Unless the fused cutouts are interlocked with the switch to prevent opening of the cutouts under load, a conspicuous sign shall be placed at such cutouts identifying that they shall not be operated under load. (3) Interrupting Rating. The interrupting rating of distribution cutouts shall not be less than the maximum fault current the cutout is required to interrupt, including contributions from all connected sources of energy. (4) Voltage Rating. The maximum voltage rating of cutouts shall not be less than the maximum circuit voltage. (5) Identification. Distribution cutouts shall have on their body, door, or fuse tube a permanent and legible nameplate or identification showing the manufacturer’s type or designation, continuous current rating, maximum voltage rating, and interrupting rating.
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(6) Fuse Links. Fuse links shall have a permanent and legible identification showing continuous current rating and type.
(2) Voltage Rating. The maximum voltage rating of interrupter switches shall equal or exceed the maximum circuit voltage.
(7) Structure Mounted Outdoors. The height of cutouts mounted outdoors on structures shall provide safe clearance between lowest energized parts (open or closed position) and standing surfaces, in accordance with 110.34(E).
(3) Identification. Interrupter switches shall have a permanent and legible nameplate including the following information: manufacturer’s type or designation, continuous current rating, interrupting current rating, fault closing rating, maximum voltage rating.
(D) Oil-Filled Cutouts. (1) Continuous Current Rating. The continuous current rating of oil-filled cutouts shall not be less than the maximum continuous current through the cutout. (2) Interrupting Rating. The interrupting rating of oilfilled cutouts shall not be less than the maximum fault current the oil-filled cutout is required to interrupt, including contributions from all connected sources of energy. (3) Voltage Rating. The maximum voltage rating of oilfilled cutouts shall not be less than the maximum circuit voltage. (4) Fault Closing Rating. Oil-filled cutouts shall have a fault closing rating not less than the maximum asymmetrical fault current that can occur at the cutout location, unless suitable interlocks or operating procedures preclude the possibility of closing into a fault. (5) Identification. Oil-filled cutouts shall have a permanent and legible nameplate showing the rated continuous current, rated maximum voltage, and rated interrupting current. (6) Fuse Links. Fuse links shall have a permanent and legible identification showing the rated continuous current. (7) Location. Cutouts shall be located so that they are readily and safely accessible for re-fusing, with the top of the cutout not over 1.5 m (5 ft) above the floor or platform. (8) Enclosure. Suitable barriers or enclosures shall be provided to prevent contact with nonshielded cables or energized parts of oil-filled cutouts. (E) Load Interrupters. Load-interrupter switches shall be permitted if suitable fuses or circuit breakers are used in conjunction with these devices to interrupt fault currents. Where these devices are used in combination, they shall be coordinated electrically so that they will safely withstand the effects of closing, carrying, or interrupting all possible currents up to the assigned maximum short-circuit rating. Where more than one switch is installed with interconnected load terminals to provide for alternate connection to different supply conductors, each switch shall be provided with a conspicuous sign identifying this hazard. (1) Continuous Current Rating. The continuous current rating of interrupter switches shall equal or exceed the maximum continuous current at the point of installation.
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(4) Switching of Conductors. The switching mechanism shall be arranged to be operated from a location where the operator is not exposed to energized parts and shall be arranged to open all ungrounded conductors of the circuit simultaneously with one operation. Switches shall be arranged to be locked in the open position. Metal-enclosed switches shall be operable from outside the enclosure. (5) Stored Energy for Opening. The stored-energy operator shall be permitted to be left in the uncharged position after the switch has been closed if a single movement of the operating handle charges the operator and opens the switch. (6) Supply Terminals. The supply terminals of fused interrupter switches shall be installed at the top of the switch enclosure, or, if the terminals are located elsewhere, the equipment shall have barriers installed so as to prevent persons from accidentally contacting energized parts or dropping tools or fuses into energized parts. 490.22 Isolating Means. Means shall be provided to completely isolate an item of equipment. The use of isolating switches shall not be required where there are other ways of de-energizing the equipment for inspection and repairs, such as draw-out-type metal-enclosed switchgear units and removable truck panels. Isolating switches not interlocked with an approved circuit-interrupting device shall be provided with a sign warning against opening them under load. A fuseholder and fuse, designed for the purpose, shall be permitted as an isolating switch. 490.23 Voltage Regulators. Proper switching sequence for regulators shall be ensured by use of one of the following: (1) Mechanically sequenced regulator bypass switch(es) (2) Mechanical interlocks (3) Switching procedure prominently displayed at the switching location 490.24 Minimum Space Separation. In field-fabricated installations, the minimum air separation between bare live conductors and between such conductors and adjacent grounded surfaces shall not be less than the values given in Table 490.24. These values shall not apply to interior portions or exterior terminals of equipment designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with accepted national standards.
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Table 490.24 Minimum Clearance of Live Parts* Minimum Clearance of Live Parts Phase-to-Phase Nominal Voltage Rating (kV)
Impulse Withstand, B.I.L (kV)
Indoors
Phase-to-Ground
Outdoors
Indoors
Outdoors
Indoors
Outdoors
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in.
2.4–4.16 7.2 13.8 14.4
60 75 95 110
95 95 110 110
115 140 195 230
4.5 5.5 7.5 9.0
180 180 305 305
7 7 12 12
80 105 130 170
3.0 4.0 5.0 6.5
155 155 180 180
6 6 7 7
23 34.5
125 150 200 — — — —
150 150 200 200 250 250 350
270 320 460 — — — —
10.5 12.5 18.0 — — — —
385 385 460 460 535 535 790
15 15 18 18 21 21 31
190 245 335 — — — —
7.5 9.5 13.0 — — — —
255 255 335 335 435 435 635
10 10 13 13 17 17 25
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550 550 650 650 750 750 900 1050
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1350 1350 1605 1605 1830 1830 2265 2670
53 53 63 63 72 72 89 105
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*The values given are the minimum clearance for rigid parts and bare conductors under favorable service conditions. They shall be increased for conductor movement or under unfavorable service conditions or wherever space limitations permit. The selection of the associated impulse withstand voltage for a particular system voltage is determined by the characteristics of the surge protective equipment.
III. Equipment — Metal-Enclosed Power Switchgear and Industrial Control Assemblies 490.30 General. This part covers assemblies of metalenclosed power switchgear and industrial control, including but not limited to switches, interrupting devices and their control, metering, protection and regulating equipment, where an integral part of the assembly, with associated interconnections and supporting structures. This part also includes metal-enclosed power switchgear assemblies that form a part of unit substations, power centers, or similar equipment. 490.31 Arrangement of Devices in Assemblies. Arrangement of devices in assemblies shall be such that individual components can safely perform their intended function without adversely affecting the safe operation of other components in the assembly. 490.32 Guarding of High-Voltage Energized Parts Within a Compartment. Where access for other than visual inspection is required to a compartment that contains energized high-voltage parts, barriers shall be provided to prevent accidental contact by persons, tools, or other equip-
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ment with energized parts. Exposed live parts shall only be permitted in compartments accessible to qualified persons. Fuses and fuseholders designed to enable future replacement without de-energizing the fuse holder shall only be permitted for use by qualified persons. 490.33 Guarding of Low-Voltage Energized Parts Within a Compartment. Energized bare parts mounted on doors shall be guarded where the door must be opened for maintenance of equipment or removal of draw-out equipment. 490.34 Clearance for Cable Conductors Entering Enclosure. The unobstructed space opposite terminals or opposite raceways or cables entering a switchgear or control assembly shall be adequate for the type of conductor and method of termination. 490.35 Accessibility of Energized Parts. (A) High-Voltage Equipment. Doors that would provide unqualified persons access to high-voltage energized parts shall be locked. (B) Low-Voltage Control Equipment. Low-voltage control equipment, relays, motors, and the like shall not be
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installed in compartments with exposed high-voltage energized parts or high-voltage wiring unless either of the following conditions is met: (1) The access means is interlocked with the high-voltage switch or disconnecting means to prevent the access means from being opened or removed. (2) The high-voltage switch or disconnecting means is in the isolating position.
be located where they are safely operable and serviceable from a portable platform.
(C) High-Voltage Instruments or Control Transformers and Space Heaters. High-voltage instrument or control transformers and space heaters shall be permitted to be installed in the high-voltage compartment without access restrictions beyond those that apply to the high-voltage compartment generally.
490.43 Stored Energy for Opening. The stored energy operator shall be permitted to be left in the uncharged position after the switch has been closed if a single movement of the operating handle charges the operator and opens the switch.
490.36 Grounding. Frames of switchgear and control assemblies shall be grounded.
(A) Supply Terminals. The supply terminals of fused interrupter switches shall be installed at the top of the switch enclosure or, if the terminals are located elsewhere, the equipment shall have barriers installed so as to prevent persons from accidentally contacting energized parts or dropping tools or fuses into energized parts.
490.37 Grounding of Devices. Devices with metal cases or frames, or both, such as instruments, relays, meters, and instrument and control transformers, located in or on switchgear or control, shall have the frame or case grounded. 490.38 Door Stops and Cover Plates. External hinged doors or covers shall be provided with stops to hold them in the open position. Cover plates intended to be removed for inspection of energized parts or wiring shall be equipped with lifting handles and shall not exceed 1.1 m2 (12 ft2) in area or 27 kg (60 lb) in weight, unless they are hinged and bolted or locked. 490.39 Gas Discharge from Interrupting Devices. Gas discharged during operating of interrupting devices shall be directed so as not to endanger personnel. 490.40 Inspection Windows. Windows intended for inspection of disconnecting switches or other devices shall be of suitable transparent material. 490.41 Location of Devices. (A) Control and Instrument Transfer Switch Handles or Pushbuttons. Control and instrument transfer switch handles or pushbuttons other than those covered in 490.41(B) shall be in a readily accessible location at an elevation of not over 2.0 m (78 in.). Exception: Operating handles requiring more than 23 kg (50 lb) of force shall be located no higher than 1.7 m (66 in.) in either the open or closed position. (B) Infrequently Operated Devices. Operating handles for infrequently operated devices, such as drawout fuses, fused potential or control transformers and their primary disconnects, and bus transfer switches, shall be permitted to
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(B) Backfeed. Where fuses can be energized by backfeed, a sign shall be placed on the enclosure door identifying this hazard. (C) Switching Mechanism. The switching mechanism shall be arranged to be operated from a location outside the enclosure where the operator is not exposed to energized parts and shall be arranged to open all ungrounded conductors of the circuit simultaneously with one operation. Switches shall be capable of being locked in the open position. 490.45 Circuit Breakers — Interlocks. (A) Circuit Breakers. Circuit breakers equipped with stored energy mechanisms shall be designed to prevent the release of the stored energy unless the mechanism has been fully charged. (B) Mechanical Interlocks. Mechanical interlocks shall be provided in the housing to prevent the complete withdrawal of the circuit breaker from the housing when the stored energy mechanism is in the fully charged position, unless a suitable device is provided to block the closing function of the circuit breaker before complete withdrawal. 490.46 Metal Enclosed and Metal Clad Service Equipment. Metal enclosed and metal clad switchgear installed as high-voltage service equipment shall include a ground bus for the connection of service cable shields and to facilitate the attachment of safety grounds for personnel protection. This bus shall be extended into the compartment where the service conductors are terminated.
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490.42 Interlocks — Interrupter Switches. Interrupter switches equipped with stored energy mechanisms shall have mechanical interlocks to prevent access to the switch compartment unless the stored energy mechanism is in the discharged or blocked position.
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IV. Mobile and Portable Equipment 490.51 General. (A) Covered. The provisions of this part shall apply to installations and use of high-voltage power distribution and utilization equipment that is portable, mobile, or both, such as substations and switch houses mounted on skids, trailers, or cars; mobile shovels; draglines; cranes; hoists; drills; dredges; compressors; pumps; conveyors; underground excavators; and the like. (B) Other Requirements. The requirements of this part shall be additional to, or amendatory of, those prescribed in Articles 100 through 725 of this Code. Special attention shall be paid to Article 250. (C) Protection. Adequate enclosures, guarding, or both, shall be provided to protect portable and mobile equipment from physical damage. (D) Disconnecting Means. Disconnecting means shall be installed for mobile and portable high-voltage equipment according to the requirements of Part VIII of Article 230 and shall disconnect all ungrounded conductors. 490.52 Overcurrent Protection. Motors driving single or multiple dc generators supplying a system operating on a cyclic load basis do not require overload protection, provided that the thermal rating of the ac drive motor cannot be exceeded under any operating condition. The branchcircuit protective device(s) shall provide short-circuit and locked-rotor protection and shall be permitted to be external to the equipment. 490.53 Enclosures. All energized switching and control parts shall be enclosed in effectively grounded metal cabinets or enclosures. These cabinets or enclosures shall be marked “DANGER — HIGH VOLTAGE — KEEP OUT” and shall be locked so that only authorized and qualified persons can enter. Circuit breakers and protective equipment shall have the operating means projecting through the metal cabinet or enclosure so these units can be reset without opening locked doors. With doors closed, reasonable safe access for normal operation of these units shall be provided. 490.54 Collector Rings. The collector ring assemblies on revolving-type machines (shovels, draglines, etc.) shall be guarded to prevent accidental contact with energized parts by personnel on or off the machine. 490.55 Power Cable Connections to Mobile Machines. A metallic enclosure shall be provided on the mobile machine for enclosing the terminals of the power cable. The enclosure shall include provisions for a solid connection for the ground wire(s) terminal to effectively ground the machine frame. Ungrounded conductors shall be attached to
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insulators or be terminated in approved high-voltage cable couplers (which include ground wire connectors) of proper voltage and ampere rating. The method of cable termination used shall prevent any strain or pull on the cable from stressing the electrical connections. The enclosure shall have provision for locking so only authorized and qualified persons may open it and shall be marked DANGER — HIGH VOLTAGE — KEEP OUT. 490.56 High-Voltage Portable Cable for Main Power Supply. Flexible high-voltage cable supplying power to portable or mobile equipment shall comply with Article 250 and Article 400, Part III. V. Electrode-Type Boilers 490.70 General. The provisions of this part shall apply to boilers operating over 600 volts, nominal, in which heat is generated by the passage of current between electrodes through the liquid being heated. 490.71 Electric Supply System. Electrode-type boilers shall be supplied only from a 3-phase, 4-wire solidly grounded wye system, or from isolating transformers arranged to provide such a system. Control circuit voltages shall not exceed 150 volts, shall be supplied from a grounded system, and shall have the controls in the ungrounded conductor. 490.72 Branch-Circuit Requirements. (A) Rating. Each boiler shall be supplied from an individual branch circuit rated not less than 100 percent of the total load. (B) Common-Trip Fault-Interrupting Device. The circuit shall be protected by a 3-phase, common-trip faultinterrupting device, which shall be permitted to automatically reclose the circuit upon removal of an overload condition but shall not reclose after a fault condition. (C) Phase-Fault Protection. Phase-fault protection shall be provided in each phase, consisting of a separate phaseovercurrent relay connected to a separate current transformer in the phase. (D) Ground Current Detection. Means shall be provided for detection of the sum of the neutral and ground currents and shall trip the circuit-interrupting device if the sum of those currents exceeds the greater of 5 amperes or 71⁄2 percent of the boiler full-load current for 10 seconds or exceeds an instantaneous value of 25 percent of the boiler full-load current.
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(E) Grounded Neutral Conductor. The grounded neutral conductor shall be as follows: (1) Connected to the pressure vessel containing the electrodes (2) Insulated for not less than 600 volts (3) Have not less than the ampacity of the largest ungrounded branch-circuit conductor (4) Installed with the ungrounded conductors in the same raceway, cable, or cable tray, or, where installed as open conductors, in close proximity to the ungrounded conductors (5) Not used for any other circuit
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490.73 Pressure and Temperature Limit Control. Each boiler shall be equipped with a means to limit the maximum temperature, pressure, or both, by directly or indirectly interrupting all current flow through the electrodes. Such means shall be in addition to the temperature, pressure, or both, regulating systems and pressure relief or safety valves. 490.74 Grounding. All exposed non–current-carrying metal parts of the boiler and associated exposed grounded structures or equipment shall be bonded to the pressure vessel or to the neutral conductor to which the vessel is connected in accordance with 250.102, except the ampacity of the bonding jumper shall not be less than the ampacity of the neutral conductor.
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Chapter 5 Special Occupancies ARTICLE 500 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Classes I, II, and III, Divisions 1 and 2 FPN: Rules that are followed by a reference in brackets contain text that has been extracted from NFPA 497, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas, 2004 edition, and NFPA 499, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installation in Chemical Process Areas, 2004 edition. Only editorial changes were made to the extracted text to make it consistent with this Code.
500.1 Scope — Articles 500 Through 504. Articles 500 through 504 cover the requirements for electrical and electronic equipment and wiring for all voltages in Class I, Divisions 1 and 2; Class II, Divisions 1 and 2; and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dust, or ignitible fibers or flyings. FPN No. 1: The unique hazards associated with explosives, pyrotechnics, and blasting agents are not addressed in this article. FPN No. 2: For the requirements for electrical and electronic equipment and wiring for all voltages in Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 hazardous (classified) locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors or flammable liquids, refer to Article 505. FPN No. 3: For the requirements for electrical and electronic equipment and wiring for all voltages in Zone 20, Zone 21, and Zone 22 hazardous (classified) locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to combustible dusts or ignitible fibers or flyings, refer to Article 506.
500.2 Definitions. For purposes of Articles 500 through 504 and Articles 510 through 516, the following definitions apply. Associated Nonincendive Field Wiring Apparatus. Apparatus in which the circuits are not necessarily nonincendive themselves but that affect the energy in nonincendive field wiring circuits and are relied upon to maintain nonincendive energy levels. Associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus may be either of the following: (1) Electrical apparatus that has an alternative type of protection for use in the appropriate hazardous (classified) location
(2) Electrical apparatus not so protected that shall not be used in a hazardous (classified) location FPN: Associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus has designated associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus connections for nonincendive field wiring apparatus and may also have connections for other electrical apparatus.
Combustible Gas Detection System. A protection technique utilizing stationary gas detectors in industrial establishments. Control Drawing. A drawing or other document provided by the manufacturer of the intrinsically safe or associated apparatus, or of the nonincendive field wiring apparatus or associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus, that details the allowed interconnections between the intrinsically safe and associated apparatus or between the nonincendive field wiring apparatus or associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus. Dust-Ignitionproof. Equipment enclosed in a manner that excludes dusts and does not permit arcs, sparks, or heat otherwise generated or liberated inside of the enclosure to cause ignition of exterior accumulations or atmospheric suspensions of a specified dust on or in the vicinity of the enclosure. FPN: For further information on dust-ignitionproof enclosures, see Type 9 enclosure in ANSI/NEMA 250-1991, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, and ANSI/UL 12031994, Explosionproof and Dust-Ignitionproof Electrical Equipment for Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
Dusttight. Enclosures constructed so that dust will not enter under specified test conditions. FPN: See ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2000, Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2, and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, and UL 1604-1994, Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Materials, fittings, devices, appliances, and the like that are part of, or in connection with, an electrical installation. FPN: Portable or transportable equipment having selfcontained power supplies, such as battery-operated equipment, could potentially become an ignition source in hazardous (classified) locations. See ISA-RP12.12.03-2002, Portable Electronic Products Suitable for Use in Class I and II, Division 2, Class I Zone 2 and Class III, Division 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
Explosionproof Apparatus. Apparatus enclosed in a case that is capable of withstanding an explosion of a specified
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gas or vapor that may occur within it and of preventing the ignition of a specified gas or vapor surrounding the enclosure by sparks, flashes, or explosion of the gas or vapor within, and that operates at such an external temperature that a surrounding flammable atmosphere will not be ignited thereby.
Nonincendive Field Wiring Apparatus. Apparatus intended to be connected to nonincendive field wiring.
FPN: For further information, see ANSI/UL 1203-1994, Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
Oil Immersion. Electrical equipment immersed in a protective liquid in such a way that an explosive atmosphere that may be above the liquid or outside the enclosure cannot be ignited.
Hermetically Sealed. Equipment sealed against the entrance of an external atmosphere where the seal is made by fusion, for example, soldering, brazing, welding, or the fusion of glass to metal. FPN: For further information, see ANSI/ISA 12.12.012000, Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2, and Class III, Division 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
Nonincendive Circuit. A circuit, other than field wiring, in which any arc or thermal effect produced under intended operating conditions of the equipment is not capable, under specified test conditions, of igniting the flammable gas–air, vapor–air, or dust–air mixture.
FPN: For further information, see ANSI/UL 698-1995, Industrial Control Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
Purged and Pressurized. The process of (1) purging, supplying an enclosure with a protective gas at a sufficient flow and positive pressure to reduce the concentration of any flammable gas or vapor initially present to an acceptable level; and (2) pressurization, supplying an enclosure with a protective gas with or without continuous flow at sufficient pressure to prevent the entrance of a flammable gas or vapor, a combustible dust, or an ignitible fiber. FPN: For further information, see ANSI/ NFPA 496-2003, Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment.
FPN: Conditions are described in ANSI/ISA 12.12.012000, Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2, and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
Nonincendive Component. A component having contacts for making or breaking an incendive circuit and the contacting mechanism is constructed so that the component is incapable of igniting the specified flammable gas–air or vapor–air mixture. The housing of a nonincendive component is not intended to exclude the flammable atmosphere or contain an explosion. FPN: For further information, see UL 1604-1994, Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2, and Class III Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
Unclassified Locations. Locations determined to be neither Class I, Division 1; Class I, Division 2; Class I, Zone 0; Class I, Zone 1; Class I, Zone 2; Class II, Division 1; Class II, Division 2; Class III, Division 1; Class III, Division 2; or any combination thereof. 500.3 Other Articles. Except as modified in Articles 500 through 504, all other applicable rules contained in this Code shall apply to electrical equipment and wiring installed in hazardous (classified) locations. 500.4 General.
Nonincendive Equipment. Equipment having electrical/ electronic circuitry that is incapable, under normal operating conditions, of causing ignition of a specified flammable gas–air, vapor–air, or dust–air mixture due to arcing or thermal means.
(A) Documentation. All areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations shall be properly documented. This documentation shall be available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electrical equipment at the location. (B) Reference Standards. Important information relating to topics covered in Chapter 5 may be found in other publications.
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Nonincendive Field Wiring. Wiring that enters or leaves an equipment enclosure and, under normal operating conditions of the equipment, is not capable, due to arcing or thermal effects, of igniting the flammable gas–air, vapor– air, or dust–air mixture. Normal operation includes opening, shorting, or grounding the field wiring.
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FPN: For further information see ANSI/ISA 12.12.012000, Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2, and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
FPN No. 1: It is important that the authority having jurisdiction be familiar with recorded industrial experience as well as with the standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Petroleum Institute (API), and the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA) that may be of use in the classification of various locations, the determination of adequate ventilation, and the protection against static electricity and lightning hazards.
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FPN No. 2: For further information on the classification of locations, see NFPA 30-2003, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code; NFPA 32-2004, Standard for Drycleaning Plants; NFPA 33-2003, Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials; NFPA 34-2003, Standard for Dipping and Coating Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids; NFPA 35-1999, Standard for the Manufacture of Organic Coatings; NFPA 36-2004, Standard for Solvent Extraction Plants; NFPA 45-2004, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals; NFPA 50A-1999, Standard for Gaseous Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites; NFPA 50B-1999, Standard for Liquefied Hydrogen Systems at Consumer Sites; NFPA 582004, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code; NFPA 59-2004, Utility LP-Gas Plant Code; NFPA 497-2004, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas; NFPA 499-2004, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas; NFPA 820-2003, Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities; ANSI/API RP500-1997, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations of Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2; ISA 12.101988, Area Classification in Hazardous (Classified) Dust Locations. FPN No. 3: For further information on protection against static electricity and lightning hazards in hazardous (classified) locations, see NFPA 77-2000, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity; NFPA 780-2004, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems; and API RP 2003-1998, Protection Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static Lightning and Stray Currents. FPN No. 4: For further information on ventilation, see NFPA 30-2003, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code; and API RP 500-1997, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2. FPN No. 5: For further information on electrical systems for hazardous (classified) locations on offshore oil- and gasproducing platforms, see ANSI/API RP 14F-1999, Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 Locations.
500.5 Classifications of Locations. (A) Classifications of Locations. Locations shall be classified depending on the properties of the flammable vapors, liquids, or gases, or combustible dusts or fibers that may be present, and the likelihood that a flammable or combustible concentration or quantity is present. Where pyrophoric materials are the only materials used or handled, these locations shall not be classified. Each room, section, or area shall be considered individually in determining its classification. FPN: Through the exercise of ingenuity in the layout of electrical installations for hazardous (classified) locations, it is
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frequently possible to locate much of the equipment in a reduced level of classification or in an unclassified location and, thus, to reduce the amount of special equipment required.
Rooms and areas containing ammonia refrigeration systems that are equipped with adequate mechanical ventilation may be classified as “unclassified” locations. FPN: For further information regarding classification and ventilation of areas involving ammonia, see ANSI/ASHRAE 15-1994, Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration, and ANSI/CGA G2.1-1989, Safety Requirements for the Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia.
(B) Class I Locations. Class I locations are those in which flammable gases or vapors are or may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitible mixtures. Class I locations shall include those specified in 500.5(B)(1) and (B)(2). (1) Class I, Division 1. A Class I, Division 1 location is a location (1) In which ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors can exist under normal operating conditions, or (2) In which ignitible concentrations of such gases or vapors may exist frequently because of repair or maintenance operations or because of leakage, or (3) In which breakdown or faulty operation of equipment or processes might release ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors and might also cause simultaneous failure of electrical equipment in such a way as to directly cause the electrical equipment to become a source of ignition. FPN No. 1: This classification usually includes the following locations: (1) Where volatile flammable liquids or liquefied flammable gases are transferred from one container to another (2) Interiors of spray booths and areas in the vicinity of spraying and painting operations where volatile flammable solvents are used (3) Locations containing open tanks or vats of volatile flammable liquids (4) Drying rooms or compartments for the evaporation of flammable solvents (5) Locations containing fat- and oil-extraction equipment using volatile flammable solvents (6) Portions of cleaning and dyeing plants where flammable liquids are used (7) Gas generator rooms and other portions of gas manufacturing plants where flammable gas may escape (8) Inadequately ventilated pump rooms for flammable gas or for volatile flammable liquids (9) The interiors of refrigerators and freezers in which volatile flammable materials are stored in open, lightly stoppered, or easily ruptured containers (10) All other locations where ignitible concentrations of flammable vapors or gases are likely to occur in the course of normal operations
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flammable liquids or liquefied or compressed gases in sealed containers may be considered either hazardous (classified) or unclassified locations. See NFPA 30-2003, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, and NFPA 58-2004, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.
FPN No. 2: In some Division 1 locations, ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors may be present continuously or for long periods of time. Examples include the following: (1) The inside of inadequately vented enclosures containing instruments normally venting flammable gases or vapors to the interior of the enclosure (2) The inside of vented tanks containing volatile flammable liquids (3) The area between the inner and outer roof sections of a floating roof tank containing volatile flammable fluids (4) Inadequately ventilated areas within spraying or coating operations using volatile flammable fluids (5) The interior of an exhaust duct that is used to vent ignitible concentrations of gases or vapors
(C) Class II Locations. Class II locations are those that are hazardous because of the presence of combustible dust. Class II locations shall include those specified in 500.5(C)(1) and (C)(2).
(2) Class I, Division 2. A Class I, Division 2 location is a location (1) In which volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases are handled, processed, or used, but in which the liquids, vapors, or gases will normally be confined within closed containers or closed systems from which they can escape only in case of accidental rupture or breakdown of such containers or systems or in case of abnormal operation of equipment, or (2) In which ignitible concentrations of gases or vapors are normally prevented by positive mechanical ventilation and which might become hazardous through failure or abnormal operation of the ventilating equipment, or (3) That is adjacent to a Class I, Division 1 location, and to which ignitible concentrations of gases or vapors might occasionally be communicated unless such communication is prevented by adequate positive-pressure ventilation from a source of clean air and effective safeguards against ventilation failure are provided.
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(1) Class II, Division 1. A Class II, Division 1 location is a location (1) In which combustible dust is in the air under normal operating conditions in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitible mixtures, or (2) Where mechanical failure or abnormal operation of machinery or equipment might cause such explosive or ignitible mixtures to be produced, and might also provide a source of ignition through simultaneous failure of electric equipment, through operation of protection devices, or from other causes, or (3) In which Group E combustible dusts may be present in quantities sufficient to be hazardous. FPN: Dusts containing magnesium or aluminum are particularly hazardous, and the use of extreme precaution is necessary to avoid ignition and explosion.
(2) Class II, Division 2. A Class II, Division 2 location is a location (1) In which combustible dust due to abnormal operations may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitible mixtures; or (2) Where combustible dust accumulations are present but are normally insufficient to interfere with the normal operation of electrical equipment or other apparatus, but could as a result of infrequent malfunctioning of handling or processing equipment become suspended in the air; or (3) In which combustible dust accumulations on, in, or in the vicinity of the electrical equipment could be sufficient to interfere with the safe dissipation of heat from electrical equipment, or could be ignitible by abnormal operation or failure of electrical equipment. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
Experience has demonstrated the prudence of avoiding the installation of instrumentation or other electric equipment in these particular areas altogether or where it cannot be avoided because it is essential to the process and other locations are not feasible [see 500.5(A), FPN] using electric equipment or instrumentation approved for the specific application or consisting of intrinsically safe systems as described in Article 504.
FPN No. 1: This classification usually includes locations where volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases or vapors are used but that, in the judgment of the authority having jurisdiction, would become hazardous only in case of an accident or of some unusual operating condition. The quantity of flammable material that might escape in case of accident, the adequacy of ventilating equipment, the total area involved, and the record of the industry or business with respect to explosions or fires are all factors that merit consideration in determining the classification and extent of each location.
FPN No. 1: The quantity of combustible dust that may be present and the adequacy of dust removal systems are factors that merit consideration in determining the classification and may result in an unclassified area. FPN No. 2: Where products such as seed are handled in a manner that produces low quantities of dust, the amount of dust deposited may not warrant classification.
(D) Class III Locations. Class III locations are those that are hazardous because of the presence of easily ignitible fibers or flyings, but in which such fibers or flyings are not
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likely to be in suspension in the air in quantities sufficient to produce ignitible mixtures. Class III locations shall include those specified in 500.5(D)(1) and (D)(2). (1) Class III, Division 1. A Class III, Division 1 location is a location in which easily ignitible fibers or materials producing combustible flyings are handled, manufactured, or used. FPN No. 1: Such locations usually include some parts of rayon, cotton, and other textile mills; combustible fiber manufacturing and processing plants; cotton gins and cotton-seed mills; flax-processing plants; clothing manufacturing plants; woodworking plants; and establishments and industries involving similar hazardous processes or conditions. FPN No. 2: Easily ignitible fibers and flyings include rayon, cotton (including cotton linters and cotton waste), sisal or henequen, istle, jute, hemp, tow, cocoa fiber, oakum, baled waste kapok, Spanish moss, excelsior, and other materials of similar nature.
(2) Class III, Division 2. A Class III, Division 2 location is a location in which easily ignitible fibers are stored or handled other than in the process of manufacture. 500.6 Material Groups. For purposes of testing, approval, and area classification, various air mixtures (not oxygenenriched) shall be grouped in accordance with 500.6(A) and 500.6(B). Exception: Equipment identified for a specific gas, vapor, or dust. FPN: This grouping is based on the characteristics of the materials. Facilities are available for testing and identifying equipment for use in the various atmospheric groups.
(A) Class I Group Classifications. Class I groups shall be according to 500.6(A)(1) through (A)(4). FPN No. 1: FPN Nos. 2 and 3 apply to 500.6(A). FPN No. 2: The explosion characteristics of air mixtures of gases or vapors vary with the specific material involved. For Class I locations, Groups A, B, C, and D, the classification involves determinations of maximum explosion pressure and maximum safe clearance between parts of a clamped joint in an enclosure. It is necessary, therefore, that equipment be identified not only for class but also for the specific group of the gas or vapor that will be present. FPN No. 3: Certain chemical atmospheres may have characteristics that require safeguards beyond those required for any of the Class I groups. Carbon disulfide is one of these chemicals because of its low ignition temperature [100°C (212°F)] and the small joint clearance permitted to arrest its flame.
(1) Group A. Acetylene. [NFPA 497:3.3] (2) Group B. Flammable gas, flammable liquid–produced vapor, or combustible liquid–produced vapor mixed with air that may burn or explode, having either a maximum
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experimental safe gap (MESG) value less than or equal to 0.45 mm or a minimum igniting current ratio (MIC ratio) less than or equal to 0.40. [NFPA 497:3.3] FPN: A typical Class I, Group B material is hydrogen.
Exception No. 1: Group D equipment shall be permitted to be used for atmospheres containing butadiene, provided all conduit runs into explosionproof equipment are provided with explosionproof seals installed within 450 mm (18 in.) of the enclosure. Exception No. 2: Group C equipment shall be permitted to be used for atmospheres containing allyl glycidyl ether, n-butyl glycidyl ether, ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, and acrolein, provided all conduit runs into explosionproof equipment are provided with explosionproof seals installed within 450 mm (18 in.) of the enclosure. (3) Group C. Flammable gas, flammable liquid–produced vapor, or combustible liquid–produced vapor mixed with air that may burn or explode, having either a maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) value greater than 0.45 mm and less than or equal to 0.75 mm, or a minimum igniting current ratio (MIC ratio) greater than 0.40 and less than or equal to 0.80. [NFPA 497:3.3] FPN: A typical Class I, Group C material is ethylene.
(4) Group D. Flammable gas, flammable liquid–produced vapor, or combustible liquid–produced vapor mixed with air that may burn or explode, having either a maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) value greater than 0.75 mm or a minimum igniting current ratio (MIC ratio) greater than 0.80. [NFPA 497:3.3] FPN No. 1: propane.
A typical Class I, Group D material is
FPN No. 2: For classification of areas involving ammonia atmospheres, see ANSI/ASHRAE 15-1994, Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration, and ANSI/CGA G2.1-1989, Safety Requirements for the Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia.
(B) Class II Group Classifications. Class II groups shall be in accordance with 500.6(B)(1) through (B)(3). (1) Group E. Atmospheres containing combustible metal dusts, including aluminum, magnesium, and their commercial alloys, or other combustible dusts whose particle size, abrasiveness, and conductivity present similar hazards in the use of electrical equipment. [NFPA 499:3.3] FPN: Certain metal dusts may have characteristics that require safeguards beyond those required for atmospheres containing the dusts of aluminum, magnesium, and their commercial alloys. For example, zirconium, thorium, and uranium dusts have extremely low ignition temperatures [as low as 20°C (68°F)] and minimum ignition energies lower than any material classified in any of the Class I or Class II groups.
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(2) Group F. Atmospheres containing combustible carbonaceous dusts that have more than 8 percent total entrapped volatiles (see ASTM D 3175-89, Standard Test Method for Volatile Material in the Analysis Sample for Coal and Coke, for coal and coke dusts) or that have been sensitized by other materials so that they present an explosion hazard. Coal, carbon black, charcoal, and coke dusts are examples of carbonaceous dusts. [NFPA 499:3.3] (3) Group G. Atmospheres containing combustible dusts not included in Group E or F, including flour, grain, wood, plastic, and chemicals. FPN No. 1: For additional information on group classification of Class II materials, see NFPA 499-2004, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas.
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installation of intrinsically safe apparatus and wiring shall be in accordance with the requirements of Article 504. (F) Nonincendive Circuit. This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Division 2; Class II, Division 2; or Class III, Division 1 or 2 locations. (G) Nonincendive Equipment. This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Division 2; Class II, Division 2; or Class III, Division 1 or 2 locations. (H) Nonincendive Component. This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Division 2; Class II, Division 2; or Class III, Division 1 or 2 locations. (I) Oil Immersion. This protection technique shall be permitted for current-interrupting contacts in Class I, Division 2 locations as described in 501.115(B)(1)(2).
FPN No. 2: The explosion characteristics of air mixtures of dust vary with the materials involved. For Class II locations, Groups E, F, and G, the classification involves the tightness of the joints of assembly and shaft openings to prevent the entrance of dust in the dust-ignitionproof enclosure, the blanketing effect of layers of dust on the equipment that may cause overheating, and the ignition temperature of the dust. It is necessary, therefore, that equipment be identified not only for the class, but also for the specific group of dust that will be present.
(J) Hermetically Sealed. This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Division 2; Class II, Division 2; or Class III, Division 1 or 2 locations.
FPN No. 3: Certain dusts may require additional precautions due to chemical phenomena that can result in the generation of ignitible gases. See ANSI C2-2002, National Electrical Safety Code, Section 127A, Coal Handling Areas.
500.7 Protection Techniques. Section 500.7(A) through 500.7(L) shall be acceptable protection techniques for electrical and electronic equipment in hazardous (classified) locations.
(K) Combustible Gas Detection System. A combustible gas detection system shall be permitted as a means of protection in industrial establishments with restricted public access and where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation. Gas detection equipment shall be listed for detection of the specific gas or vapor to be encountered. Where such a system is installed, equipment specified in 500.7(K)(1), (K)(2), or (K)(3) shall be permitted. The type of detection equipment, its listing, installation location(s), alarm and shutdown criteria, and calibration frequency shall be documented when combustible gas detectors are used as a protection technique.
(A) Explosionproof Apparatus. This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Division 1 or 2 locations.
FPN No. 1: For further information, see ANSI/ISA12.13.01, Performance Requirements, Combustible Gas Detectors.
(B) Dust Ignitionproof. This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class II, Division 1 or 2 locations.
FPN No. 2: For further information, see ANSI/API RP 500, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division I or Division 2.
(C) Dusttight. This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class II, Division 2 or Class III, Division 1 or 2 locations. (D) Purged and Pressurized. This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in any hazardous (classified) location for which it is identified. (E) Intrinsic Safety. This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Division 1 or 2; or Class II, Division 1 or 2; or Class III, Division 1 or 2 locations. The provisions of Articles 501 through 503 and Articles 510 through 516 shall not be considered applicable to such installations, except as required by Article 504, and
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FPN No. 3: For further information, see ISA-RP12.13.02, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Combustible Gas Detection Instruments.
(1) Inadequate Ventilation. In a Class I, Division 1 location that is so classified due to inadequate ventilation, electrical equipment suitable for Class I, Division 2 locations shall be permitted. (2) Interior of a Building. In a building located in, or with an opening into, a Class I, Division 2 location where the interior does not contain a source of flammable gas or vapor, electrical equipment for unclassified locations shall be permitted.
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(3) Interior of a Control Panel. In the interior of a control panel containing instrumentation utilizing or measuring flammable liquids, gases, or vapors, electrical equipment suitable for Class I, Division 2 locations shall be permitted.
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FPN No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care with regard to installation and maintenance. FPN No. 2: Since there is no consistent relationship between explosion properties and ignition temperature, the two are independent requirements. FPN No. 3: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Explosionproof or dust-ignitionproof equipment may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than −25ºC (−13ºF) unless they are identified for low-temperature service. However, at low ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location classified as Class I, Division 1 at normal ambient temperature.
(A) Approval for Class and Properties. (1) Equipment shall be identified not only for the class of location but also for the explosive, combustible, or ignitible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, fiber, or flyings that will be present. In addition, Class I equipment shall not have any exposed surface that operates at a temperature in excess of the ignition temperature of the specific gas or vapor. Class II equipment shall not have an external temperature higher than that specified in 500.8(C)(2). Class III equipment shall not exceed the maximum surface temperatures specified in 503.5. FPN: Luminaires (lighting fixtures) and other heatproducing apparatus, switches, circuit breakers, and plugs and receptacles are potential sources of ignition and are investigated for suitability in classified locations. Such types of equipment, as well as cable terminations for entry into explosionproof enclosures, are available as listed for Class I, Division 2 locations. Fixed wiring, however, may utilize wiring methods that are not evaluated with respect to classified locations. Wiring products such as cable, raceways, boxes, and fittings, therefore, are not marked as being suitable for Class I, Division 2 locations. Also see 500.8(B)(6)(a).
Suitability of identified equipment shall be determined by any of the following: (1) Equipment listing or labeling (2) Evidence of equipment evaluation from a qualified testing laboratory or inspection agency concerned with product evaluation
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(3) Evidence acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such as a manufacturer’s self-evaluation or an owner’s engineering judgment (2) Equipment that has been identified for a Division 1 location shall be permitted in a Division 2 location of the same class, group, and temperature class and shall comply with (a) or (b) as applicable. (a) Intrinsically safe apparatus having a control drawing requiring the installation of associated apparatus for a Division 1 installation shall be permitted to be installed in a Division 2 location if the same associated apparatus is used for the Division 2 installation. (b) Equipment that is required to be explosionproof shall incorporate seals per 501.15(A) or 501.15(D) when the wiring methods of 501.10(B) are employed. (3) Where specifically permitted in Articles 501 through 503, general-purpose equipment or equipment in generalpurpose enclosures shall be permitted to be installed in Division 2 locations if the equipment does not constitute a source of ignition under normal operating conditions. (4) Equipment that depends on a single compression seal, diaphragm, or tube to prevent flammable or combustible fluids from entering the equipment shall be identified for a Class I, Division 2 location even if installed in an unclassified location. Equipment installed in a Class I, Division 1 location shall be identified for the Class I, Division 1 location. FPN: Equipment used for flow measurement is an example of equipment having a single compression seal, diaphragm, or tube.
(5) Unless otherwise specified, normal operating conditions for motors shall be assumed to be rated full-load steady conditions. (6) Where flammable gases or combustible dusts are or may be present at the same time, the simultaneous presence of both shall be considered when determining the safe operating temperature of the electrical equipment. FPN: The characteristics of various atmospheric mixtures of gases, vapors, and dusts depend on the specific material involved.
(B) Marking. Equipment shall be marked to show the environment for which it has been evaluated. Unless otherwise specified or allowed in (B)(6), the marking shall include the information specified in (B)(1) through (B)(5). (1) Class. The marking shall specify the class(es) for which the equipment is suitable. (2) Division. The marking shall specify the division if the equipment is suitable for Division 2 only. Equipment suitable for Division 1 shall be permitted to omit the division marking.
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FPN: Equipment not marked to indicate a division, or marked “Division 1” or “Div. 1,” is suitable for both Division 1 and 2 locations; see 500.8(A)(2). Equipment marked “Division 2” or “Div. 2” is suitable for Division 2 locations only.
shall specify the special range of ambient temperatures. The marking shall include either the symbol “Ta” or “Tamb.” FPN: As an example, such a marking might be “–30°C ≤ Ta ≤ +40°C.”
Exception: Fixed luminaires (lighting fixtures) marked for use only in Class I, Division 2 or Class II, Division 2 locations shall not be required to indicate the group. (4) Equipment Temperature. The marking shall specify the temperature class or operating temperature at a 40°C ambient temperature, or at the higher ambient temperature if the equipment is rated and marked for an ambient temperature of greater than 40°C. The temperature class, if provided, shall be indicated using the temperature class (T Codes) shown in Table 500.8(B). Equipment for Class I and Class II shall be marked with the maximum safe operating temperature, as determined by simultaneous exposure to the combinations of Class I and Class II conditions. Table 500.8(B) Classification of Maximum Surface Temperature Maximum Temperature C°
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842 572 536 500 446
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419 392 356 329 320
T2D T3 T3A T3B T3C
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(6) Special Allowances. (a) General Purpose Equipment. Fixed general-purpose equipment in Class I locations, other than fixed luminaires (lighting fixtures), that is acceptable for use in Class I, Division 2 locations shall not be required to be marked with the class, division, group, temperature class, or ambient temperature range. (b) Dusttight Equipment. Fixed dusttight equipment, other than fixed luminaires (lighting fixtures), that is acceptable for use in Class II, Division 2 and Class III locations shall not be required to be marked with the class, division, group, temperature class, or ambient temperature range. (c) Associated Apparatus. Associated intrinsically safe apparatus and associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus that are not protected by an alternative type of protection shall not be marked with the class, division, group, or temperature class. Associated intrinsically safe apparatus and associated nonincendive field wiring apparatus shall be marked with the class, division, and group of the apparatus to which it is to be connected. (d) Simple Apparatus. “Simple apparatus” as defined in Article 504, shall not be required to be marked with class, division, group, temperature class, or ambient temperature range. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
(3) Material Classification Group. The marking shall specify the applicable material classification group(s) in accordance with 500.6.
(C) Temperature. (1) Class I Temperature. The temperature marking specified in 500.8(B) shall not exceed the ignition temperature of the specific gas or vapor to be encountered. FPN: For information regarding ignition temperatures of gases and vapors, see NFPA 497-2004, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors, and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas.
Exception: Equipment of the non–heat-producing type, such as junction boxes, conduit, and fittings, and equipment of the heat-producing type having a maximum temperature not more than 100°C shall not be required to have a marked operating temperature or temperature class. FPN: More than one marked temperature class or operating temperature, for gases and vapors, dusts, and different ambient temperatures, may appear.
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(2) Class II Temperature. The temperature marking specified in 500.8(B) shall be less than the ignition temperature of the specific dust to be encountered. For organic dusts that may dehydrate or carbonize, the temperature marking shall not exceed the lower of either the ignition temperature or 165°C (329°F). FPN: See NFPA 499-2004, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas, for minimum ignition temperatures of specific dusts.
The ignition temperature for which equipment was approved prior to this requirement shall be assumed to be as shown in Table 500.8(C)(2).
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Equipment Not Subject to Overloading
Equipment (Such as Motors or Power Transformers) That May Be Overloaded Normal Operation
Abnormal Operation
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200 150 120
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(D) Threading. All NPT threaded conduit and fittings referred to herein shall be threaded with a National (American) Standard Pipe Taper (NPT) thread that provides a taper of 1 in 16 (3⁄4-in. taper per foot). Conduit and fittings shall be made wrenchtight to prevent sparking when fault current flows through the conduit system, and to ensure the explosionproof integrity of the conduit system where applicable. Equipment provided with threaded entries for field wiring connections shall be installed in accordance with 500.8(D)(1) or (D)(2). Threaded entries into explosionproof equipment shall be made up with at least five threads fully engaged. Exception: For listed explosionproof equipment, factory threaded NPT entries shall be made up with at least 41⁄2 threads fully engaged. (1) Equipment Provided with Threaded Entries for NPT Threaded Conduit or Fittings. For equipment provided with threaded entries for NPT threaded conduit or fittings, listed conduit, conduit fittings, or cable fittings shall be used. FPN: Thread form specifications for NPT threads are located in ANSI/ASME B1.20.1-1983, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch).
(2) Equipment Provided with Threaded Entries for Metric Threaded Conduit or Fittings. For equipment with metric threaded entries, such entries shall be identified as being metric, or listed adapters to permit connection to conduit or NPT-threaded fittings shall be provided with the equipment. Adapters shall be used for connection to conduit or NPT-threaded fittings. Listed cable fittings that have metric threads shall be permitted to be used. FPN: Threading specifications for metric threaded entries are located in ISO 965/1-1980, Metric Screw Threads, and ISO 965/3-1980, Metric Screw Threads.
(E) Fiber Optic Cable Assembly. Where a fiber optic cable assembly contains conductors that are capable of carrying current, the fiber optic cable assembly shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of Articles 500, 501, 502, or 503, as applicable.
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500.9 Specific Occupancies. Articles 510 through 517 cover garages, aircraft hangars, motor fuel dispensing facilities, bulk storage plants, spray application, dipping and coating processes, and health care facilities.
ARTICLE 501 Class I Locations I. General 501.1 Scope. Article 501 covers the requirements for electrical and electronic equipment and wiring for all voltages in Class I, Division 1 and 2 locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors or flammable liquids. FPN: For the requirements for electrical and electronic equipment and wiring for all voltages in Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, or Zone 2 hazardous (classified) locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors or flammable liquids, refer to Article 505.
501.5 General. The general rules of this Code shall apply to the electric wiring and equipment in locations classified as Class I in 500.5. Exception: As modified by this article. Equipment listed and marked in accordance with 505.9(C)(2) for use in Class I, Zone 0, 1, or 2 locations shall be permitted in Class I, Division 2 locations for the same gas and with a suitable temperature class. Equipment listed and marked in accordance with 505.9(C)(2) for use in Class I, Zone 0 locations shall be permitted in Class I, Division 1 or Division 2 locations for the same gas and with a suitable temperature class. II. Wiring 501.10 Wiring Methods. Wiring methods shall comply with 501.10(A) or 501.10(B). (A) Class I, Division 1. (1) General. In Class I, Division 1 locations, the wiring methods in (a) through (d) shall be permitted. (a) Threaded rigid metal conduit or threaded steel intermediate metal conduit. Exception: Rigid nonmetallic conduit complying with Article 352 shall be permitted where encased in a concrete envelope a minimum of 50 mm (2 in.) thick and provided with not less than 600 mm (24 in.) of cover measured from the top of the conduit to grade. The concrete encasement shall be permitted to be omitted where subject to the pro-
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visions of 514.8, Exception No. 2; and 515.8(A). Threaded rigid metal conduit or threaded steel intermediate metal conduit shall be used for the last 600 mm (24 in.) of the underground run to emergence or to the point of connection to the aboveground raceway. An equipment grounding conductor shall be included to provide for electrical continuity of the raceway system and for grounding of non–currentcarrying metal parts. (b) Type MI cable with termination fittings listed for the location. Type MI cable shall be installed and supported in a manner to avoid tensile stress at the termination fittings. (c) In industrial establishments with restricted public access, where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, Type MC-HL cable, listed for use in Class I, Division 1 locations, with a gas/vaportight continuous corrugated metallic sheath, an overall jacket of suitable polymeric material, separate grounding conductors in accordance with 250.122, and provided with termination fittings listed for the application. FPN: See 330.12 for restrictions on use of Type MC cable.
(d) In industrial establishments with restricted public access, where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, Type ITC-HL cable, listed for use in Class I, Division 1 locations, with a gas/vaportight continuous corrugated metallic sheath, an overall jacket of suitable polymeric material and provided with termination fittings listed for the application. (2) Flexible Connections. Where necessary to employ flexible connections, as at motor terminals, flexible fittings listed for Class I, Division 1 locations or flexible cord in accordance with the provisions of 501.140 shall be permitted. (3) Boxes and Fittings. All boxes and fittings shall be approved for Class I, Division 1. (B) Class I, Division 2. (1) General. In Class I, Division 2 locations, the following wiring methods shall be permitted: (1) All wiring methods permitted in Article 501.10(A). (2) Threaded rigid metal conduit, threaded steel intermediate metal conduit. (3) Enclosed gasketed busways, enclosed gasketed wireways. (4) Type PLTC cable in accordance with the provisions of Article 725, or in cable tray systems. PLTC shall be installed in a manner to avoid tensile stress at the termination fittings. (5) Type ITC cable as permitted in 727.4. (6) Type MI, MC, MV, or TC cable with termination fittings, or in cable tray systems and installed in a manner
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to avoid tensile stress at the termination fittings. Single conductor Type MV cables shall be shielded or metallic armored. (2) Flexible Connections. Where provision must be made for limited flexibility, one or more of the following shall also be permitted: (1) Flexible metal fittings (2) Flexible metal conduit with listed fittings (3) Liquidtight flexible metal conduit with listed fittings (4) Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit with listed fittings (5) Flexible cord listed for extra-hard usage and provided with listed bushed fittings. An additional conductor for grounding shall be included in the flexible cord. FPN: See 501.30(B) for grounding requirements where flexible conduit is used.
(3) Nonincendive Field Wiring. Nonincendive field wiring shall be permitted using any of the wiring methods permitted for unclassified locations. Nonincendive field wiring systems shall be installed in accordance with the control drawing(s). Simple apparatus, not shown on the control drawing, shall be permitted in a nonincendive field wiring circuit, provided the simple apparatus does not interconnect the nonincendive field wiring circuit to any other circuit. FPN: Simple apparatus is defined in 504.2.
Separate nonincendive field wiring circuits shall be installed in accordance with one of the following: (1) In separate cables (2) In multiconductor cables where the conductors of each circuit are within a grounded metal shield (3) In multiconductor cables, where the conductors of each circuit have insulation with a minimum thickness of 0.25 mm (0.01 in.) (4) Boxes and Fittings. Boxes and fittings shall not be required to be explosionproof except as required by 501.105(B)(1), 501.115(B)(1), and 501.150(B)(1). 501.15 Sealing and Drainage. Seals in conduit and cable systems shall comply with 501.15(A) through 501.15(F). Sealing compound shall be used in Type MI cable termination fittings to exclude moisture and other fluids from the cable insulation. FPN No. 1: Seals are provided in conduit and cable systems to minimize the passage of gases and vapors and prevent the passage of flames from one portion of the electrical installation to another through the conduit. Such communication through Type MI cable is inherently prevented by construction of the cable. Unless specifically designed and tested for the purpose, conduit and cable seals are not intended to prevent the passage of liquids, gases, or vapors at a continuous pressure differential across the seal. Even at differences in pressure across the seal equivalent to a few inches of water, there may
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be a slow passage of gas or vapor through a seal and through conductors passing through the seal. See 501.15(E)(2). Temperature extremes and highly corrosive liquids and vapors can affect the ability of seals to perform their intended function. See 501.15(C)(2). FPN No. 2: Gas or vapor leakage and propagation of flames may occur through the interstices between the strands of standard stranded conductors larger than 2 AWG. Special conductor constructions, for example, compacted strands or sealing of the individual strands, are means of reducing leakage and preventing the propagation of flames.
(A) Conduit Seals, Class I, Division 1. In Class I, Division 1 locations, conduit seals shall be located in accordance with 501.15(A)(1) through (A)(4). (1) Entering Enclosures. In each conduit entry into an explosionproof enclosure where either of the following apply: (1) The enclosure contains apparatus, such as switches, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, or resistors, that may produce arcs, sparks, or high temperatures that are considered to be an ignition source in normal operation. (2) The entry is metric designator 53 (trade size 2) or larger and the enclosure contains terminals, splices, or taps. For the purposes of this section, high temperatures shall be considered to be any temperatures exceeding 80 percent of the autoignition temperature in degrees Celsius of the gas or vapor involved. Exception to 501.15(A)(1)(1): Seals shall not be required for conduit entering an enclosure where such switches, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, or resistors comply with one of the following: (1) Are enclosed within a chamber hermetically sealed against the entrance of gases or vapors (2) Are immersed in oil in accordance with 501.115(B)(1)(2) (3) Are enclosed within a factory-sealed explosionproof chamber located within the enclosure, identified for the location, and marked “factory sealed” or equivalent, unless the enclosure entry is metric designator 53 (trade size 2) or larger (4) Are in nonincendive circuits Factory-sealed enclosures shall not be considered to serve as a seal for another adjacent explosionproof enclosure that is required to have a conduit seal. Conduit seals shall be installed within 450 mm (18 in.) from the enclosure. Only explosionproof unions, couplings, reducers, elbows, capped elbows, and conduit bodies similar to L, T, and Cross types that are not larger than the trade size of the conduit shall be permitted between the sealing fitting and the explosionproof enclosure.
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(2) Pressurized Enclosures. In each conduit entry into a pressurized enclosure where the conduit is not pressurized as part of the protection system. Conduit seals shall be installed within 450 mm (18 in.) from the pressurized enclosure. FPN No. 1: Installing the seal as close as possible to the enclosure will reduce problems with purging the dead airspace in the pressurized conduit. FPN No. 2: For further information, see NFPA 496-2003, Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment.
(3) Two or More Explosionproof Enclosures. Where two or more explosionproof enclosures for which conduit seals are required under 501.15(A)(1) are connected by nipples or by runs of conduit not more than 900 mm (36 in.) long, a single conduit seal in each such nipple connection or run of conduit shall be considered sufficient if located not more than 450 mm (18 in.) from either enclosure. (4) Class I, Division 1 Boundary. In each conduit run leaving a Class I, Division 1 location. The sealing fitting shall be permitted on either side of the boundary of such location within 3.05 m (10 ft) of the boundary and shall be designed and installed so as to minimize the amount of gas or vapor within the Division 1 portion of the conduit from being communicated to the conduit beyond the seal. Except for listed explosionproof reducers at the conduit seal, there shall be no union, coupling, box, or fitting between the conduit seal and the point at which the conduit leaves the Division 1 location. Exception No. 1: Metal conduit that contains no unions, couplings, boxes, or fittings, and passes completely through a Class I, Division 1 location with no fittings less than 300 mm (12 in.) beyond each boundary, shall not require a conduit seal if the termination points of the unbroken conduit are in unclassified locations. Exception No. 2: For underground conduit installed in accordance with 300.5 where the boundary is beneath the ground, the sealing fitting shall be permitted to be installed after the conduit leaves the ground, but there shall be no union, coupling, box, or fitting, other than listed explosionproof reducers at the sealing fitting, in the conduit between the sealing fitting and the point at which the conduit leaves the ground. (B) Conduit Seals, Class I, Division 2. In Class I, Division 2 locations, conduit seals shall be located in accordance with 501.15(B)(1) and (B)(2). (1) Entering Enclosures. For connections to enclosures that are required to be explosionproof, a conduit seal shall be provided in accordance with 501.15(A)(1) and (A)(3). All portions of the conduit run or nipple between the seal and such enclosure shall comply with 501.10(A).
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(2) Class I, Division 2 Boundary. In each conduit run passing from a Class I, Division 2 location into an unclassified location. The sealing fitting shall be permitted on either side of the boundary of such location within 3.05 m (10 ft) of the boundary. Rigid metal conduit or threaded steel intermediate metal conduit shall be used between the sealing fitting and the point at which the conduit leaves the Division 2 location, and a threaded connection shall be used at the sealing fitting. Except for listed reducers at the conduit seal, there shall be no union, coupling, box, or fitting between the conduit seal and the point at which the conduit leaves the Division 2 location. Conduits shall be sealed to minimize the amount of gas or vapor within the Division 2 portion of the conduit from being communicated to the conduit beyond the seal. Such seals shall not be required to be explosionproof but shall be identified for the purpose of minimizing passage of gases under normal operating conditions and shall be accessible.
(3) The conduit system segment is not directly connected to canned pumps, process or service connections for flow, pressure, or analysis measurement, and so forth, that depend on a single compression seal, diaphragm, or tube to prevent flammable or combustible fluids from entering the conduit system. (4) The conduit system segment contains only threaded metal conduit, unions, couplings, conduit bodies, and fittings in the unclassified location. (5) The conduit system segment is sealed at its entry to each enclosure or fitting housing terminals, splices, or taps in Class I, Division 2 locations.
Exception No. 1: Metal conduit that contains no unions, couplings, boxes, or fittings, and passes completely through a Class I, Division 2 location with no fittings less than 300 mm (12 in.) beyond each boundary, shall not be required to be sealed if the termination points of the unbroken conduit are in unclassified locations.
(1) Fittings. Enclosures for connections or equipment shall be provided with an integral means for sealing, or sealing fittings listed for the location shall be used. Sealing fittings shall be listed for use with one or more specific compounds and shall be accessible.
Exception No. 2: Conduit systems terminating at an unclassified location where a wiring method transition is made to cable tray, cablebus, ventilated busway, Type MI cable, or cable not installed in any cable tray or raceway system, shall not be required to be sealed where passing from the Class I, Division 2 location into the unclassified location. The unclassified location shall be outdoors or, if the conduit system is all in one room, it shall be permitted to be indoors. The conduits shall not terminate at an enclosure containing an ignition source in normal operation. Exception No. 3: Conduit systems passing from an enclosure or room that is unclassified as a result of pressurization into a Class I, Division 2 location shall not require a seal at the boundary. FPN: For further information, refer to NFPA 496-2003, Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment.
Exception No. 4: Segments of aboveground conduit systems shall not be required to be sealed where passing from a Class I, Division 2 location into an unclassified location if all of the following conditions are met: (1) No part of the conduit system segment passes through a Class I, Division 1 location where the conduit contains unions, couplings, boxes, or fittings within 300 mm (12 in.) of the Class I, Division 1 location. (2) The conduit system segment is located entirely in outdoor locations.
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(C) Class I, Divisions 1 and 2. Seals installed in Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 locations shall comply with 501.15(C)(1) through (C)(6). Exception: Seals not required to be explosionproof by 501.15(B)(2) or 504.70.
(2) Compound. The compound shall provide a seal against passage of gas or vapors through the seal fitting, shall not be affected by the surrounding atmosphere or liquids, and shall not have a melting point of less than 93°C (200°F). (3) Thickness of Compounds. Except for listed cable sealing fittings, the thickness of the sealing compound in a completed seal shall not be less than the metric designator (trade size) of the sealing fitting expressed in the units of measurement employed, and in no case less than 16 mm (5⁄8 in.). (4) Splices and Taps. Splices and taps shall not be made in fittings intended only for sealing with compound, nor shall other fittings in which splices or taps are made be filled with compound. (5) Assemblies. In an assembly where equipment that may produce arcs, sparks, or high temperatures is located in a compartment separate from the compartment containing splices or taps, and an integral seal is provided where conductors pass from one compartment to the other, the entire assembly shall be identified for the location. Seals in conduit connections to the compartment containing splices or taps shall be provided in Class I, Division 1 locations where required by 501.15(A)(1)(2). (6) Conductor Fill. The cross-sectional area of the conductors permitted in a seal shall not exceed 25 percent of the cross-sectional area of a rigid metal conduit of the same trade size unless it is specifically identified for a higher percentage of fill.
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(D) Cable Seals, Class I, Division 1. In Class I, Division 1 locations, cable seals shall be located according to 501.15(D)(1) through (D)(3).
in such a manner as to minimize the passage of gases and vapors. Multiconductor cables in conduit shall be sealed as described in 501.15(D).
(1) At Terminations. Cable shall be sealed at all terminations. The sealing fitting shall comply with 501.15(C). Multiconductor Type MC-HL cables with a gas/vaportight continuous corrugated metallic sheath and an overall jacket of suitable polymeric material shall be sealed with a listed fitting after removing the jacket and any other covering so that the sealing compound surrounds each individual insulated conductor in such a manner as to minimize the passage of gases and vapors.
Exception No. 1: Cables passing from an enclosure or room that is unclassified as a result of Type Z pressurization into a Class I, Division 2 location shall not require a seal at the boundary.
Exception: Shielded cables and twisted pair cables shall not require the removal of the shielding material or separation of the twisted pairs, provided the termination is by an approved means to minimize the entrance of gases or vapors and prevent propagation of flame into the cable core. (2) Cables Capable of Transmitting Gases or Vapors. Cables in conduit with a gas/vaportight continuous sheath capable of transmitting gases or vapors through the cable core shall be sealed in the Division 1 location after removing the jacket and any other coverings so that the sealing compound will surround each individual insulated conductor and the outer jacket. Exception: Multiconductor cables with a gas/vaportight continuous sheath capable of transmitting gases or vapors through the cable core shall be permitted to be considered as a single conductor by sealing the cable in the conduit within 450 mm (18 in.) of the enclosure and the cable end within the enclosure by an approved means to minimize the entrance of gases or vapors and prevent the propagation of flame into the cable core, or by other approved methods. For shielded cables and twisted pair cables, it shall not be required to remove the shielding material or separate the twisted pair. (3) Cables Incapable of Transmitting Gases or Vapors. Each multiconductor cable in conduit shall be considered as a single conductor if the cable is incapable of transmitting gases or vapors through the cable core. These cables shall be sealed in accordance with 501.15(A). (E) Cable Seals, Class I, Division 2. In Class I, Division 2 locations, cable seals shall be located in accordance with 501.15(E)(1) through (E)(4). (1) Terminations. Cables entering enclosures that are required to be explosionproof shall be sealed at the point of entrance. The sealing fitting shall comply with 501.15(B)(1). Multiconductor cables with a gas/vaportight continuous sheath capable of transmitting gases or vapors through the cable core shall be sealed in a listed fitting in the Division 2 location after removing the jacket and any other coverings so that the sealing compound surrounds each individual insulated conductor
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Exception No. 2: Shielded cables and twisted pair cables shall not require the removal of the shielding material or separation of the twisted pairs, provided the termination is by an approved means to minimize the entrance of gases or vapors and prevent propagation of flame into the cable core. (2) Cables That Do Not Transmit Gases or Vapors. Cables that have a gas/vaportight continuous sheath and do not transmit gases or vapors through the cable core in excess of the quantity permitted for seal fittings shall not be required to be sealed except as required in 501.15(E)(1). The minimum length of such cable run shall not be less than that length that limits gas or vapor flow through the cable core to the rate permitted for seal fittings [200 cm3/hr (0.007 ft3/hr) of air at a pressure of 1500 pascals (6 in. of water)]. FPN No. 1: See ANSI/UL 886-1994, Outlet Boxes and Fittings for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations. FPN No. 2: The cable core does not include the interstices of the conductor strands.
(3) Cables Capable of Transmitting Gases or Vapors. Cables with a gas/vaportight continuous sheath capable of transmitting gases or vapors through the cable core shall not be required to be sealed except as required in 501.15(E)(1), unless the cable is attached to process equipment or devices that may cause a pressure in excess of 1500 pascals (6 in. of water) to be exerted at a cable end, in which case a seal, barrier, or other means shall be provided to prevent migration of flammables into an unclassified location. Exception: Cables with an unbroken gas/vaportight continuous sheath shall be permitted to pass through a Class I, Division 2 location without seals. (4) Cables Without Gas/Vaportight Sheath. Cables that do not have gas/vaportight continuous sheath shall be sealed at the boundary of the Division 2 and unclassified location in such a manner as to minimize the passage of gases or vapors into an unclassified location. (F) Drainage. (1) Control Equipment. Where there is a probability that liquid or other condensed vapor may be trapped within enclosures for control equipment or at any point in the raceway system, approved means shall be provided to prevent accumulation or to permit periodic draining of such liquid or condensed vapor.
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(2) Motors and Generators. Where the authority having jurisdiction judges that there is a probability that liquid or condensed vapor may accumulate within motors or generators, joints and conduit systems shall be arranged to minimize the entrance of liquid. If means to prevent accumulation or to permit periodic draining are judged necessary, such means shall be provided at the time of manufacture and shall be considered an integral part of the machine. (3) Canned Pumps, Process, or Service Connections, etc. For canned pumps, process, or service connections for flow, pressure, or analysis measurement, and so forth, that depend on a single compression seal, diaphragm, or tube to prevent flammable or combustible fluids from entering the electrical raceway or cable system capable of transmitting fluids, an additional approved seal, barrier, or other means shall be provided to prevent the flammable or combustible fluid from entering the raceway or cable system capable of transmitting fluids beyond the additional devices or means, if the primary seal fails. The additional approved seal or barrier and the interconnecting enclosure shall meet the temperature and pressure conditions to which they will be subjected upon failure of the primary seal, unless other approved means are provided to accomplish this purpose. Drains, vents, or other devices shall be provided so that primary seal leakage will be obvious. FPN: See also the fine print notes to 501.15.
Process-connected equipment that is listed and marked “Dual Seal” shall not require additional process sealing when used within the manufacturer’s ratings. FPN: For construction and testing requirements for dual seal process connected equipment, refer to ISA 12.27.01, Requirements for Process Sealing Between Electrical Systems and Potentially Flammable or Combustible Process Fluids.
501.20 Conductor Insulation, Class I, Divisions 1 and 2. Where condensed vapors or liquids may collect on, or come in contact with, the insulation on conductors, such insulation shall be of a type identified for use under such conditions; or the insulation shall be protected by a sheath of lead or by other approved means. 501.25 Uninsulated Exposed Parts, Class I, Divisions 1 and 2. There shall be no uninsulated exposed parts, such as electric conductors, buses, terminals, or components, that operate at more than 30 volts (15 volts in wet locations). These parts shall additionally be protected by a protection technique according to 500.7(E), 500.7(F), or 500.7(G) that is suitable for the location. 501.30 Grounding and Bonding, Class I, Divisions 1 and 2. Wiring and equipment in Class I, Division 1 and 2
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locations shall be grounded as specified in Article 250 and with the requirements in 501.30(A) and 501.30(B). (A) Bonding. The locknut-bushing and double-locknut types of contacts shall not be depended on for bonding purposes, but bonding jumpers with proper fittings or other approved means of bonding shall be used. Such means of bonding shall apply to all intervening raceways, fittings, boxes, enclosures, and so forth between Class I locations and the point of grounding for service equipment or point of grounding of a separately derived system. Exception: The specific bonding means shall be required only to the nearest point where the grounded circuit conductor and the grounding electrode are connected together on the line side of the building or structure disconnecting means as specified in 250.32(A), (B), and (C), provided the branch-circuit overcurrent protection is located on the load side of the disconnecting means. FPN: See 250.100 for additional bonding requirements in hazardous (classified) locations.
(B) Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors. Where flexible metal conduit or liquidtight flexible metal conduit is used as permitted in 501.10(B) and is to be relied on to complete a sole equipment grounding path, it shall be installed with internal or external bonding jumpers in parallel with each conduit and complying with 250.102. Exception: In Class I, Division 2 locations, the bonding jumper shall be permitted to be deleted where all of the following conditions are met: (1) Listed liquidtight flexible metal conduit 1.8 m (6 ft) or less in length, with fittings listed for grounding, is used. (2) Overcurrent protection in the circuit is limited to 10 amperes or less. (3) The load is not a power utilization load. 501.35 Surge Protection. (A) Class I, Division 1. Surge arresters, transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS), and capacitors shall be installed in enclosures identified for Class I, Division 1 locations. Surge-protective capacitors shall be of a type designed for specific duty. (B) Class I, Division 2. Surge arresters and TVSS shall be nonarcing, such as metal-oxide varistor (MOV) sealed type, and surge-protective capacitors shall be of a type designed for specific duty. Enclosures shall be permitted to be of the general-purpose type. Surge protection of types other than described in this paragraph shall be installed in enclosures identified for Class I, Division 1 locations.
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501.40 Multiwire Branch Circuits. In a Class I, Division 1 location, a multiwire branch circuit shall not be permitted.
horns shall have enclosures identified for Class I, Division 1 locations in accordance with 501.105(A).
Exception: Where the disconnect device(s) for the circuit opens all ungrounded conductors of the multiwire circuit simultaneously.
Exception: General-purpose enclosures shall be permitted if current-interrupting contacts comply with one of the following:
III. Equipment 501.100 Transformers and Capacitors. (A) Class I, Division 1. In Class I, Division 1 locations, transformers and capacitors shall comply with 501.100(A)(1) and (A)(2).
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(1) Containing Liquid That Will Burn. Transformers and capacitors containing a liquid that will burn shall be installed only in vaults that comply with 450.41 through 450.48 and with (1) through (4) as follows: (1) There shall be no door or other communicating opening between the vault and the Division 1 location. (2) Ample ventilation shall be provided for the continuous removal of flammable gases or vapors. (3) Vent openings or ducts shall lead to a safe location outside of buildings. (4) Vent ducts and openings shall be of sufficient area to relieve explosion pressures within the vault, and all portions of vent ducts within the buildings shall be of reinforced concrete construction. (2) Not Containing Liquid That Will Burn. Transformers and capacitors that do not contain a liquid that will burn shall be installed in vaults complying with 501.100(A)(1) or be approved for Class I locations. (B) Class I, Division 2. In Class I, Division 2 locations, transformers and capacitors shall comply with 450.21 through 450.27. 501.105 Meters, Instruments, and Relays. (A) Class I, Division 1. In Class I, Division 1 locations, meters, instruments, and relays, including kilowatt-hour meters, instrument transformers, resistors, rectifiers, and thermionic tubes, shall be provided with enclosures identified for Class I, Division 1 locations. Enclosures for Class I, Division 1 locations include explosionproof enclosures and purged and pressurized enclosures. FPN: See NFPA 496-2003, Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment.
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(1) Are immersed in oil (2) Are enclosed within a chamber that is hermetically sealed against the entrance of gases or vapors (3) Are in nonincendive circuits (4) Are listed for Division 2 (2) Resistors and Similar Equipment. Resistors, resistance devices, thermionic tubes, rectifiers, and similar equipment that are used in or in connection with meters, instruments, and relays shall comply with 501.105(A). Exception: General-purpose-type enclosures shall be permitted if such equipment is without make-and-break or sliding contacts [other than as provided in 501.105(B)(1)] and if the maximum operating temperature of any exposed surface will not exceed 80 percent of the ignition temperature in degrees Celsius of the gas or vapor involved or has been tested and found incapable of igniting the gas or vapor. This exception shall not apply to thermionic tubes. (3) Without Make-or-Break Contacts. Transformer windings, impedance coils, solenoids, and other windings that do not incorporate sliding or make-or-break contacts shall be provided with enclosures. General-purpose-type enclosures shall be permitted. (4) General-Purpose Assemblies. Where an assembly is made up of components for which general-purpose enclosures are acceptable as provided in 501.105(B)(1), (B)(2), and (B)(3), a single general-purpose enclosure shall be acceptable for the assembly. Where such an assembly includes any of the equipment described in 501.105(B)(2), the maximum obtainable surface temperature of any component of the assembly shall be clearly and permanently indicated on the outside of the enclosure. Alternatively, equipment shall be permitted to be marked to indicate the temperature class for which it is suitable, using the temperature class (T Code) of Table 500.8(B). (5) Fuses. Where general-purpose enclosures are permitted in 501.105(B)(1) through (B)(4), fuses for overcurrent protection of instrument circuits not subject to overloading in normal use shall be permitted to be mounted in generalpurpose enclosures if each such fuse is preceded by a switch complying with 501.105(B)(1). (6) Connections. To facilitate replacements, process control instruments shall be permitted to be connected through flexible cord, attachment plug, and receptacle, provided all of the following conditions apply:
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(1) A switch complying with 501.105(B)(1) is provided so that the attachment plug is not depended on to interrupt current. (2) The current does not exceed 3 amperes at 120 volts, nominal. (3) The power-supply cord does not exceed 900 mm (3 ft), is of a type listed for extra-hard usage or for hard usage if protected by location, and is supplied through an attachment plug and receptacle of the locking and grounding type. (4) Only necessary receptacles are provided. (5) The receptacle carries a label warning against unplugging under load.
(3) Fuses. For the protection of motors, appliances, and lamps, other than as provided in 501.115(B)(4), standard plug or cartridge fuses shall be permitted, provided they are placed within enclosures identified for the location; or fuses shall be permitted if they are within general-purpose enclosures, and if they are of a type in which the operating element is immersed in oil or other approved liquid, or the operating element is enclosed within a chamber hermetically sealed against the entrance of gases and vapors, or the fuse is a nonindicating, filled, current-limiting type.
501.115 Switches, Circuit Breakers, Motor Controllers, and Fuses.
501.120 Control Transformers and Resistors. Transformers, impedance coils, and resistors used as, or in conjunction with, control equipment for motors, generators, and appliances shall comply with 501.120(A) and 501.120(B).
(B) Class I, Division 2. Switches, circuit breakers, motor controllers, and fuses in Class I, Division 2 locations shall comply with 501.115(B)(1) through (B)(4). (1) Type Required. Circuit breakers, motor controllers, and switches intended to interrupt current in the normal performance of the function for which they are installed shall be provided with enclosures identified for Class I, Division 1 locations in accordance with 501.105(A), unless general-purpose enclosures are provided and any of the following apply: (1) The interruption of current occurs within a chamber hermetically sealed against the entrance of gases and vapors. (2) The current make-and-break contacts are oil-immersed and of the general-purpose type having a 50-mm (2-in.) minimum immersion for power contacts and a 25-mm (1-in.) minimum immersion for control contacts. (3) The interruption of current occurs within a factorysealed explosionproof chamber. (4) The device is a solid state, switching control without contacts, where the surface temperature does not exceed 80 percent of the ignition temperature in degrees Celsius of the gas or vapor involved. (2) Isolating Switches. Fused or unfused disconnect and isolating switches for transformers or capacitor banks that are not intended to interrupt current in the normal performance of the function for which they are installed shall be permitted to be installed in general-purpose enclosures.
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(A) Class I, Division 1. In Class I, Division 1 locations, transformers, impedance coils, and resistors, together with any switching mechanism associated with them, shall be provided with enclosures identified for Class I, Division 1 locations in accordance with 501.105(A). (B) Class I, Division 2. In Class I, Division 2 locations, control transformers and resistors shall comply with 501.120(B)(1) through (B)(3). (1) Switching Mechanisms. Switching mechanisms used in conjunction with transformers, impedance coils, and resistors shall comply with 501.115(B). (2) Coils and Windings. Enclosures for windings of transformers, solenoids, or impedance coils shall be permitted to be of the general-purpose type. (3) Resistors. Resistors shall be provided with enclosures; and the assembly shall be identified for Class I locations, unless resistance is nonvariable and maximum operating temperature, in degrees Celsius, will not exceed 80 percent of the ignition temperature of the gas or vapor involved or has been tested and found incapable of igniting the gas or vapor. 501.125 Motors and Generators.
(A) Class I, Division 1. In Class I, Division 1 locations, motors, generators, and other rotating electric machinery shall be one of the following: (1) Identified for Class I, Division 1 locations (2) Of the totally enclosed type supplied with positivepressure ventilation from a source of clean air with discharge to a safe area, so arranged to prevent energizing of the machine until ventilation has been established and the enclosure has been purged with at least
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(A) Class I, Division 1. In Class I, Division 1 locations, switches, circuit breakers, motor controllers, and fuses, including pushbuttons, relays, and similar devices, shall be provided with enclosures, and the enclosure in each case, together with the enclosed apparatus, shall be identified as a complete assembly for use in Class I locations.
(4) Fuses Internal to Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures). Listed cartridge fuses shall be permitted as supplementary protection within luminaires (lighting fixtures).
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10 volumes of air, and also arranged to automatically de-energize the equipment when the air supply fails (3) Of the totally enclosed inert gas-filled type supplied with a suitable reliable source of inert gas for pressurizing the enclosure, with devices provided to ensure a positive pressure in the enclosure and arranged to automatically de-energize the equipment when the gas supply fails (4) Of a type designed to be submerged in a liquid that is flammable only when vaporized and mixed with air, or in a gas or vapor at a pressure greater than atmospheric and that is flammable only when mixed with air; and the machine is arranged so to prevent energizing it until it has been purged with the liquid or gas to exclude air, and also arranged to automatically de-energize the equipment when the supply of liquid or gas or vapor fails or the pressure is reduced to atmospheric Totally enclosed motors of the types specified in 501.125(A)(2) or 501.125(A)(3) shall have no external surface with an operating temperature in degrees Celsius in excess of 80 percent of the ignition temperature of the gas or vapor involved. Appropriate devices shall be provided to detect and automatically de-energize the motor or provide an adequate alarm if there is any increase in temperature of the motor beyond designed limits. Auxiliary equipment shall be of a type identified for the location in which it is installed. FPN: See D 2155-69, ASTM Test Procedure.
(B) Class I, Division 2. In Class I, Division 2 locations, motors, generators, and other rotating electric machinery in which are employed sliding contacts, centrifugal or other types of switching mechanism (including motor overcurrent, overloading, and overtemperature devices), or integral resistance devices, either while starting or while running, shall be identified for Class I, Division 1 locations, unless such sliding contacts, switching mechanisms, and resistance devices are provided with enclosures identified for Class I, Division 2 locations in accordance with 501.105(B). The exposed surface of space heaters used to prevent condensation of moisture during shutdown periods shall not exceed 80 percent of the ignition temperature in degrees Celsius of the gas or vapor involved when operated at rated voltage, and the maximum surface temperature [based on a 40°C (104°F) ambient] shall be permanently marked on a visible nameplate mounted on the motor. Otherwise, space heaters shall be identified for Class I, Division 2 locations. In Class I, Division 2 locations, the installation of open or nonexplosionproof enclosed motors, such as squirrel-cage induction motors without brushes, switching mechanisms, or similar arc-producing devices that are not identified for use in a Class I, Division 2 location, shall be permitted.
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FPN No. 1: It is important to consider the temperature of internal and external surfaces that may be exposed to the flammable atmosphere. FPN No. 2: It is important to consider the risk of ignition due to currents arcing across discontinuities and overheating of parts in multisection enclosures of large motors and generators. Such motors and generators may need equipotential bonding jumpers across joints in the enclosure and from enclosure to ground. Where the presence of ignitible gases or vapors is suspected, clean-air purging may be needed immediately prior to and during start-up periods. FPN No. 3: For further information on the application of electric motors in Class I, Division 2 hazardous (classified) locations, see IEEE Std. 1349-2001, IEEE Guide for the Application of Electric Motors in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
501.130 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures). Luminaires (lighting fixtures) shall comply with 501.130(A) or (B). (A) Class I, Division 1. In Class I, Division 1 locations, luminaires (lighting fixtures) shall comply with 501.130(A)(1) through (A)(4). (1) Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures). Each luminaire (lighting fixture) shall be identified as a complete assembly for the Class I, Division 1 location and shall be clearly marked to indicate the maximum wattage of lamps for which it is identified. Luminaires (lighting fixtures) intended for portable use shall be specifically listed as a complete assembly for that use. (2) Physical Damage. Each luminaire (lighting fixture) shall be protected against physical damage by a suitable guard or by location. (3) Pendant Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures). Pendant luminaires (lighting fixtures) shall be suspended by and supplied through threaded rigid metal conduit stems or threaded steel intermediate conduit stems, and threaded joints shall be provided with set-screws or other effective means to prevent loosening. For stems longer than 300 mm (12 in.), permanent and effective bracing against lateral displacement shall be provided at a level not more than 300 mm (12 in.) above the lower end of the stem, or flexibility in the form of a fitting or flexible connector identified for the Class I, Division 1 location shall be provided not more than 300 mm (12 in.) from the point of attachment to the supporting box or fitting. (4) Supports. Boxes, box assemblies, or fittings used for the support of luminaires (lighting fixtures) shall be identified for Class I locations. (B) Class I, Division 2. In Class I, Division 2 locations, luminaires (lighting fixtures) shall comply with 501.130(B)(1) through 501.130(B)(6).
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(1) Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures). Where lamps are of a size or type that may, under normal operating conditions, reach surface temperatures exceeding 80 percent of the ignition temperature in degrees Celsius of the gas or vapor involved, fixtures shall comply with 501.130(A)(1) or shall be of a type that has been tested in order to determine the marked operating temperature or temperature class (T Code).
(1) The heater shall not exceed 80 percent of the ignition temperature in degrees Celsius of the gas or vapor involved on any surface that is exposed to the gas or vapor when continuously energized at the maximum rated ambient temperature. If a temperature controller is not provided, these conditions shall apply when the heater is operated at 120 percent of rated voltage.
(2) Physical Damage. Luminaires (lighting fixtures) shall be protected from physical damage by suitable guards or by location. Where there is danger that falling sparks or hot metal from lamps or fixtures might ignite localized concentrations of flammable vapors or gases, suitable enclosures or other effective protective means shall be provided.
Exception No. 1: For motor-mounted anticondensation space heaters, see 501.125.
(3) Pendant Luminaires (Fixtures). Pendant luminaires (lighting fixtures) shall be suspended by threaded rigid metal conduit stems, threaded steel intermediate metal conduit stems, or other approved means. For rigid stems longer than 300 mm (12 in.), permanent and effective bracing against lateral displacement shall be provided at a level not more than 300 mm (12 in.) above the lower end of the stem, or flexibility in the form of an identified fitting or flexible connector shall be provided not more than 300 mm (12 in.) from the point of attachment to the supporting box or fitting. (4) Portable Lighting Equipment. Portable lighting equipment shall comply with 501.130(A)(1). Exception: Where portable lighting equipment is mounted on movable stands and is connected by flexible cords, as covered in 501.140, it shall be permitted, where mounted in any position, if it conforms to 501.130(B)(2). (5) Switches. Switches that are a part of an assembled fixture or of an individual lampholder shall comply with 501.115(B)(1). (6) Starting Equipment. Starting and control equipment for electric-discharge lamps shall comply with 501.120(B). Exception: A thermal protector potted into a thermally protected fluorescent lamp ballast if the luminaire (lighting fixture) is identified for the location. 501.135 Utilization Equipment. (A) Class I, Division 1. In Class I, Division 1 locations, all utilization equipment shall be identified for Class I, Division 1 locations. (B) Class I, Division 2. In Class I, Division 2 locations, all utilization equipment shall comply with 501.135(B)(1) through (B)(3). (1) Heaters. Electrically heated utilization equipment shall conform with either item (1) or (2):
Exception No. 2: Where a current-limiting device is applied to the circuit serving the heater to limit the current in the heater to a value less than that required to raise the heater surface temperature to 80 percent of the ignition temperature. (2) The heater shall be identified for Class I, Division 1 locations. Exception: Electrical resistance heat tracing identified for Class I, Division 2 locations. (2) Motors. Motors of motor-driven utilization equipment shall comply with 501.125(B). (3) Switches, Circuit Breakers, and Fuses. Switches, circuit breakers, and fuses shall comply with 501.115(B). 501.140 Flexible Cords, Class I, Divisions 1 and 2. (A) Permitted Uses. Flexible cord shall be permitted: (1) For connection between portable lighting equipment or other portable utilization equipment and the fixed portion of their supply circuit. (2) For that portion of the circuit where the fixed wiring methods of 501.10(A) cannot provide the necessary degree of movement for fixed and mobile electrical utilization equipment, and the flexible cord is protected by location or by a suitable guard from damage and only in an industrial establishment where conditions of maintenance and engineering supervision ensure that only qualified persons install and service the installation. (3) For electric submersible pumps with means for removal without entering the wet-pit. The extension of the flexible cord within a suitable raceway between the wet-pit and the power source shall be permitted. (4) For electric mixers intended for travel into and out of open-type mixing tanks or vats. (B) Installation. Where flexible cords are used, the cords shall comply with all of the following: (1) Be of a type listed for extra-hard usage (2) Contain, in addition to the conductors of the circuit, a grounding conductor complying with 400.23 (3) Be connected to terminals or to supply conductors in an approved manner
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(4) Be supported by clamps or by other suitable means in such a manner that there is no tension on the terminal connections (5) Be provided with suitable seals where the flexible cord enters boxes, fittings, or enclosures of the explosionproof type Exception to (5): Seals shall not be required as provided in 501.10(B) and 501.105(B)(6). (6) Be of continuous length.
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501.145 Receptacles and Attachment Plugs, Class I, Divisions 1 and 2. Receptacles and attachment plugs shall be of the type providing for connection to the grounding conductor of a flexible cord and shall be identified for the location. Exception: As provided in 501.105(B)(6). 501.150 Signaling, Alarm, Remote-Control, and Communications Systems. (A) Class I, Division 1. In Class I, Division 1 locations, all apparatus and equipment of signaling, alarm, remote-control, and communications systems, regardless of voltage, shall be identified for Class I, Division 1 locations, and all wiring shall comply with 501.10(A), 501.15(A), and 501.15(C). (B) Class I, Division 2. In Class I, Division 2 locations, signaling, alarm, remote-control, and communications systems shall comply with 501.150(B)(1) through (B)(4). (1) Contacts. Switches, circuit breakers, and make-andbreak contacts of pushbuttons, relays, alarm bells, and horns shall have enclosures identified for Class I, Division 1 locations in accordance with 501.105(A). Exception: General-purpose enclosures shall be permitted if current-interrupting contacts are one of the following: (1) Immersed in oil (2) Enclosed within a chamber hermetically sealed against the entrance of gases or vapors (3) In nonincendive circuits (4) Part of a listed nonincendive component (2) Resistors and Similar Equipment. Resistors, resistance devices, thermionic tubes, rectifiers, and similar equipment shall comply with 501.105(B)(2). (3) Protectors. Enclosures shall be provided for lightning protective devices and for fuses. Such enclosures shall be permitted to be of the general-purpose type. (4) Wiring and Sealing. All wiring shall comply with 501.10(B), 501.15(B), and 501.15(C).
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ARTICLE 502 Class II Locations I. General 502.1 Scope. Article 502 covers the requirements for electrical and electronic equipment and wiring for all voltages in Class II, Division 1 and 2 locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to combustible dust. 502.5 General. The general rules of this Code shall apply to the electric wiring and equipment in locations classified as Class II locations in 500.5(C). Exception: As modified by this article. Equipment installed in Class II locations shall be able to function at full rating without developing surface temperatures high enough to cause excessive dehydration or gradual carbonization of any organic dust deposits that may occur. FPN: Dust that is carbonized or excessively dry is highly susceptible to spontaneous ignition.
Explosionproof equipment and wiring shall not be required and shall not be acceptable in Class II locations unless identified for such locations.
II. Wiring 502.10 Wiring Methods. Wiring methods shall comply with 502.10(A) or 502.10(B). (A) Class II, Division 1. (1) General. In Class II, Division 1 locations, the wiring methods in (1) through (4) shall be permitted. (1) Threaded rigid metal conduit, or threaded steel intermediate metal conduit. (2) Type MI cable with termination fittings listed for the location. Type MI cable shall be installed and supported in a manner to avoid tensile stress at the termination fittings. (3) In industrial establishments with limited public access, where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation, Type MC cable, listed for use in Class II, Division 1 locations, with a gas/vaportight continuous corrugated metallic sheath, an overall jacket of suitable polymeric material, separate grounding conductors in accordance with 250.122, and provided with termination fittings listed for the application, shall be permitted.
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(4) Fittings and boxes shall be provided with threaded bosses for connection to conduit or cable terminations and shall be dusttight. Fittings and boxes in which taps, joints, or terminal connections are made, or that are used in Group E locations, shall be identified for Class II locations. (2) Flexible Connections. Where necessary to employ flexible connections, one or more of the following shall also be permitted: (1) Dusttight flexible connectors (2) Liquidtight flexible metal conduit with listed fittings (3) Liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit with listed fittings (4) Interlocked armor Type MC cable having an overall jacket of suitable polymeric material and provided with termination fittings listed for Class II, Division 1 locations. (5) Flexible cord listed for extra-hard usage and provided with bushed fittings. Where flexible cords are used, they shall comply with 502.140. FPN: See 502.30(B) for grounding requirements where flexible conduit is used. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
(B) Class II, Division 2. (1) ing (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
General. In Class II, Division 2 locations, the followwiring methods shall be permitted: All wiring methods permitted in 502.10(A). Rigid metal conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, dusttight wireways. Type MC or MI cable with listed termination fittings. Type PLTC in cable trays. Type ITC in cable trays. Type MC, MI, or TC cable installed in ladder, ventilated trough, or ventilated channel cable trays in a single layer, with a space not less than the larger cable diameter between the two adjacent cables, shall be the wiring method employed.
Exception to (6): Type MC cable listed for use in Class II, Division 1 locations shall be permitted to be installed without the spacings required by (6). (2) Flexible Connections. Where provision must be made for flexibility, 502.10(A)(2) shall apply. (3) Nonincendive Field Wiring. Nonincendive field wiring shall be permitted using any of the wiring methods permitted for unclassified locations. Nonincendive field wiring systems shall be installed in accordance with the control drawing(s). Simple apparatus, not shown on the control drawing, shall be permitted in a nonincendive field wiring circuit, provided the simple apparatus does not in-
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Separate nonincendive field wiring circuits shall be installed in accordance with one of the following: (1) In separate cables (2) In multiconductor cables where the conductors of each circuit are within a grounded metal shield (3) In multiconductor cables where the conductors of each circuit have insulation with a minimum thickness of 0.25 mm (0.01 in.) (4) Boxes and Fittings. All boxes and fittings shall be dusttight. 502.15 Sealing, Class II, Divisions 1 and 2. Where a raceway provides communication between an enclosure that is required to be dust-ignitionproof and one that is not, suitable means shall be provided to prevent the entrance of dust into the dust-ignitionproof enclosure through the raceway. One of the following means shall be permitted: (1) A permanent and effective seal (2) A horizontal raceway not less than 3.05 m (10 ft) long (3) A vertical raceway not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) long and extending downward from the dust-ignitionproof enclosure (4) A raceway installed in a manner equivalent to (2) or (3) that extends only horizontally and downward from the dust-ignition proof enclosures. Where a raceway provides communication between an enclosure that is required to be dust-ignitionproof and an enclosure in an unclassified location, seals shall not be required. Sealing fittings shall be accessible. Seals shall not be required to be explosionproof. FPN: Electrical sealing putty is a method of sealing.
502.25 Uninsulated Exposed Parts, Class II, Divisions 1 and 2. There shall be no uninsulated exposed parts, such as electric conductors, buses, terminals, or components, that operate at more than 30 volts (15 volts in wet locations). These parts shall additionally be protected by a protection technique according to 500.7(E), 500.7(F), or 500.7(G) that is suitable for the location. 502.30 Grounding and Bonding, Class II, Divisions 1 and 2. Wiring and equipment in Class II, Division 1 and 2 locations shall be grounded as specified in Article 250 and with the requirements in 502.30(A) and 502.30(B). (A) Bonding. The locknut-bushing and double-locknut types of contact shall not be depended on for bonding purposes, but bonding jumpers with proper fittings or other
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approved means of bonding shall be used. Such means of bonding shall apply to all intervening raceways, fittings, boxes, enclosures, and so forth, between Class II locations and the point of grounding for service equipment or point of grounding of a separately derived system. Exception: The specific bonding means shall only be required to the nearest point where the grounded circuit conductor and the grounding electrode conductor are connected together on the line side of the building or structure disconnecting means as specified in 250.32(A), (B), and (C), if the branch-circuit overcurrent protection is located on the load side of the disconnecting means. FPN: See 250.100 for additional bonding requirements in hazardous (classified) locations.
(B) Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors. Where flexible conduit is used as permitted in 502.10, it shall be installed with internal or external bonding jumpers in parallel with each conduit and complying with 250.102.
(1) Doors or other openings communicating with the Division 1 location shall have self-closing fire doors on both sides of the wall, and the doors shall be carefully fitted and provided with suitable seals (such as weather stripping) to minimize the entrance of dust into the vault. (2) Vent openings and ducts shall communicate only with the outside air. (3) Suitable pressure-relief openings communicating with the outside air shall be provided. (2) Not Containing Liquid That Will Burn. Transformers and capacitors that do not contain a liquid that will burn shall be installed in vaults complying with 450.41 through 450.48 or be identified as a complete assembly, including terminal connections for Class II locations. (3) Metal Dusts. No transformer or capacitor shall be installed in a location where dust from magnesium, aluminum, aluminum bronze powders, or other metals of similarly hazardous characteristics may be present.
Exception: In Class II, Division 2 locations, the bonding jumper shall be permitted to be deleted where all of the following conditions are met:
(B) Class II, Division 2. In Class II, Division 2 locations, transformers and capacitors shall comply with 502.100(B)(1) through (B)(3).
(1) Listed liquidtight flexible metal conduit 1.8 m (6 ft) or less in length, with fittings listed for grounding, is used. (2) Overcurrent protection in the circuit is limited to 10 amperes or less. (3) The load is not a power utilization load.
(1) Containing Liquid That Will Burn. Transformers and capacitors containing a liquid that will burn shall be installed in vaults that comply with 450.41 through 450.48.
502.35 Surge Protection — Class II, Divisions 1 and 2. Surge arresters and transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSS) installed in a Class II, Division 1 location shall be in suitable enclosures. Surge-protective capacitors shall be of a type designed for specific duty. 502.40 Multiwire Branch Circuits. In a Class II, Division 1 location, a multiwire branch circuit shall not be permitted. Exception: Where the disconnect device(s) for the circuit opens all ungrounded conductors of the multiwire circuit simultaneously.
(2) Containing Askarel. Transformers containing askarel and rated in excess of 25 kVA shall be as follows: (1) Provided with pressure-relief vents (2) Provided with a means for absorbing any gases generated by arcing inside the case, or the pressure-relief vents shall be connected to a chimney or flue that will carry such gases outside the building (3) Have an airspace of not less than 150 mm (6 in.) between the transformer cases and any adjacent combustible material (3) Dry-Type Transformers. Dry-type transformers shall be installed in vaults or shall have their windings and terminal connections enclosed in tight metal housings without ventilating or other openings and shall operate at not over 600 volts, nominal.
III. Equipment 502.100 Transformers and Capacitors.
502.115 Switches, Circuit Breakers, Motor Controllers, and Fuses.
(A) Class II, Division 1. In Class II, Division 1 locations, transformers and capacitors shall comply with 502.100(A)(1) through (A)(3).
(A) Class II, Division 1. In Class II, Division 1 locations, switches, circuit breakers, motor controllers, and fuses shall comply with 502.115(A)(1) through (A)(3).
(1) Containing Liquid That Will Burn. Transformers and capacitors containing a liquid that will burn shall be installed only in vaults complying with 450.41 through 450.48, and, in addition, (1), (2), and (3) shall apply.
(1) Type Required. Switches, circuit breakers, motor controllers, and fuses, including pushbuttons, relays, and similar devices that are intended to interrupt current during normal operation or that are installed where combustible dusts of an
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(2) Isolating Switches. Disconnecting and isolating switches containing no fuses and not intended to interrupt current and not installed where dusts may be of an electrically conductive nature shall be provided with tight metal enclosures that shall be designed to minimize the entrance of dust and that shall (1) be equipped with telescoping or close-fitting covers or with other effective means to prevent the escape of sparks or burning material and (2) have no openings (such as holes for attachment screws) through which, after installation, sparks or burning material might escape or through which exterior accumulations of dust or adjacent combustible material might be ignited. (3) Metal Dusts. In locations where dust from magnesium, aluminum, aluminum bronze powders, or other metals of similarly hazardous characteristics may be present, fuses, switches, motor controllers, and circuit breakers shall have enclosures identified for such locations. (B) Class II, Division 2. In Class II, Division 2 locations, enclosures for fuses, switches, circuit breakers, and motor controllers, including pushbuttons, relays, and similar devices, shall be dusttight. 502.120 Control Transformers and Resistors. (A) Class II, Division 1. In Class II, Division 1 locations, control transformers, solenoids, impedance coils, resistors, and any overcurrent devices or switching mechanisms associated with them shall have dust-ignitionproof enclosures identified for Class II locations. No control transformer, impedance coil, or resistor shall be installed in a location where dust from magnesium, aluminum, aluminum bronze powders, or other metals of similarly hazardous characteristics may be present unless provided with an enclosure identified for the specific location. (B) Class II, Division 2. . In Class II, Division 2 locations, transformers and resistors shall comply with 502.120(B)(1) through (B)(3).
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Exception: Where the maximum normal operating temperature of the resistor will not exceed 120°C (248°F), nonadjustable resistors or resistors that are part of an automatically timed starting sequence shall be permitted to have enclosures complying with 502.120(B)(2). 502.125 Motors and Generators. (A) Class II, Division 1. In Class II, Division 1 locations, motors, generators, and other rotating electrical machinery shall be in conformance with either of the following: (1) Identified for Class II, Division 1 locations (2) Totally enclosed pipe-ventilated, meeting temperature limitations in 502.5 (B) Class II, Division 2. In Class II, Division 2 locations, motors, generators, and other rotating electrical equipment shall be totally enclosed nonventilated, totally enclosed pipeventilated, totally enclosed water-air-cooled, totally enclosed fan-cooled or dust-ignitionproof for which maximum full-load external temperature shall be in accordance with 500.8(C)(2) for normal operation when operating in free air (not dust blanketed) and shall have no external openings. Exception: If the authority having jurisdiction believes accumulations of nonconductive, nonabrasive dust will be moderate and if machines can be easily reached for routine cleaning and maintenance, the following shall be permitted to be installed: (1) Standard open-type machines without sliding contacts, centrifugal or other types of switching mechanism (including motor overcurrent, overloading, and overtemperature devices), or integral resistance devices (2) Standard open-type machines with such contacts, switching mechanisms, or resistance devices enclosed within dusttight housings without ventilating or other openings (3) Self-cleaning textile motors of the squirrel-cage type
(2) Coils and Windings. Where not located in the same enclosure with switching mechanisms, control transformers, solenoids, and impedance coils shall be provided with tight metal housings without ventilating openings.
502.128 Ventilating Piping. Ventilating pipes for motors, generators, or other rotating electric machinery, or for enclosures for electric equipment, shall be of metal not less than 0.53 mm (0.021 in.) in thickness or of equally substantial noncombustible material and shall comply with all of the following: (1) Lead directly to a source of clean air outside of buildings (2) Be screened at the outer ends to prevent the entrance of small animals or birds (3) Be protected against physical damage and against rusting or other corrosive influences
(3) Resistors. Resistors and resistance devices shall have dust-ignitionproof enclosures identified for Class II locations.
Ventilating pipes shall also comply with 502.128(A) and 502.128(B).
(1) Switching Mechanisms. Switching mechanisms (including overcurrent devices) associated with control transformers, solenoids, impedance coils, and resistors shall be provided with dusttight enclosures.
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(A) Class II, Division 1. In Class II, Division 1 locations, ventilating pipes, including their connections to motors or to the dust-ignitionproof enclosures for other equipment, shall be dusttight throughout their length. For metal pipes, seams and joints shall comply with one of the following: (1) Be riveted and soldered (2) Be bolted and soldered (3) Be welded (4) Be rendered dusttight by some other equally effective means (B) Class II, Division 2. In Class II, Division 2 locations, ventilating pipes and their connections shall be sufficiently tight to prevent the entrance of appreciable quantities of dust into the ventilated equipment or enclosure and to prevent the escape of sparks, flame, or burning material that might ignite dust accumulations or combustible material in the vicinity. For metal pipes, lock seams and riveted or welded joints shall be permitted; and tight-fitting slip joints shall be permitted where some flexibility is necessary, as at connections to motors. 502.130 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures). Luminaires (lighting fixtures) shall comply with 502.130(A) and 502.130(B). (A) Class II, Division 1. In Class II, Division 1 locations, luminaires (lighting fixtures) for fixed and portable lighting shall comply with 502.130(A)(1) through (A)(4). (1) Fixtures. Each luminaire (fixture) shall be identified for Class II locations and shall be clearly marked to indicate the maximum wattage of the lamp for which it is designed. In locations where dust from magnesium, aluminum, aluminum bronze powders, or other metals of similarly hazardous characteristics may be present, luminaires (fixtures) for fixed or portable lighting and all auxiliary equipment shall be identified for the specific location. (2) Physical Damage. Each luminaire (fixture) shall be protected against physical damage by a suitable guard or by location. (3) Pendant Luminaires (Fixtures). Pendant luminaires (fixtures) shall be suspended by threaded rigid metal conduit stems, threaded steel intermediate metal conduit stems, by chains with approved fittings, or by other approved means. For rigid stems longer than 300 mm (12 in.), permanent and effective bracing against lateral displacement shall be provided at a level not more than 300 mm (12 in.) above the lower end of the stem, or flexibility in the form of a fitting or a flexible connector listed for the location shall be provided not more than 300 mm (12 in.) from the point of attachment to the supporting box or fitting. Threaded joints shall be provided with set-screws or other effective means to prevent loosening. Where wiring between an outlet box or fitting and a pendant luminaire (fix-
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ture) is not enclosed in conduit, flexible cord listed for hard usage shall be used, and suitable seals shall be provided where the cord enters the luminaire (fixture) and the outlet box or fitting. Flexible cord shall not serve as the supporting means for a fixture. (4) Supports. Boxes, box assemblies, or fittings used for the support of luminaires (lighting fixtures) shall be identified for Class II locations. (B) Class II, Division 2. In Class II, Division 2 locations, luminaires (lighting fixtures) shall comply with 502.130(B)(1) through (B)(5). (1) Portable Lighting Equipment. Portable lighting equipment shall be identified for Class II locations. They shall be clearly marked to indicate the maximum wattage of lamps for which they are designed. (2) Fixed Lighting. Luminaires (lighting fixtures) for fixed lighting, where not of a type identified for Class II locations, shall provide enclosures for lamps and lampholders that shall be designed to minimize the deposit of dust on lamps and to prevent the escape of sparks, burning material, or hot metal. Each fixture shall be clearly marked to indicate the maximum wattage of the lamp that shall be permitted without exceeding an exposed surface temperature in accordance with 500.8(C)(2) under normal conditions of use. (3) Physical Damage. Luminaires (lighting fixtures) for fixed lighting shall be protected from physical damage by suitable guards or by location. (4) Pendant Luminaires (Fixtures). Pendant luminaires (fixtures) shall be suspended by threaded rigid metal conduit stems, threaded steel intermediate metal conduit stems, by chains with approved fittings, or by other approved means. For rigid stems longer than 300 mm (12 in.), permanent and effective bracing against lateral displacement shall be provided at a level not more than 300 mm (12 in.) above the lower end of the stem, or flexibility in the form of an identified fitting or a flexible connector shall be provided not more than 300 mm (12 in.) from the point of attachment to the supporting box or fitting. Where wiring between an outlet box or fitting and a pendant luminaire (fixture) is not enclosed in conduit, flexible cord listed for hard usage shall be used. Flexible cord shall not serve as the supporting means for a fixture. (5) Electric-Discharge Lamps. Starting and control equipment for electric-discharge lamps shall comply with the requirements of 502.120(B). 502.135 Utilization Equipment. (A) Class II, Division 1. In Class II, Division 1 locations, all utilization equipment shall be identified for Class II
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locations. Where dust from magnesium, aluminum, aluminum bronze powders, or other metals of similarly hazardous characteristics may be present, such equipment shall be identified for the specific location.
502.150 Signaling, Alarm, Remote-Control, and Communications Systems; and Meters, Instruments, and Relays.
(B) Class II, Division 2. In Class II, Division 2 locations, all utilization equipment shall comply with 502.135(B)(1) through (B)(4).
(A) Class II, Division 1. In Class II, Division 1 locations, signaling, alarm, remote-control, and communications systems; and meters, instruments, and relays shall comply with 502.150(A)(1) through (A)(6).
(1) Heaters. Electrically heated utilization equipment shall be identified for Class II locations. Exception: Metal-enclosed radiant heating panel equipment shall be dusttight and marked in accordance with 500.8(B). (2) Motors. Motors of motor-driven utilization equipment shall comply with 502.125(B). (3) Switches, Circuit Breakers, and Fuses. Enclosures for switches, circuit breakers, and fuses shall be dusttight. (4) Transformers, Solenoids, Impedance Coils, and Resistors. Transformers, solenoids, impedance coils, and resistors shall comply with 502.120(B). 502.140 Flexible Cords — Class II, Divisions 1 and 2. Flexible cords used in Class II locations shall comply with all of the following: (1) Be of a type listed for extra-hard usage Exception: Flexible cord listed for hard usage as permitted by 502.130(A)(3) and (B)(4). (2) Contain, in addition to the conductors of the circuit, a grounding conductor complying with 400.23 (3) Be connected to terminals or to supply conductors in an approved manner (4) Be supported by clamps or by other suitable means in such a manner that there will be no tension on the terminal connections (5) Be provided with suitable seals to prevent the entrance of dust where the flexible cord enters boxes or fittings that are required to be dust-ignitionproof 502.145 Receptacles and Attachment Plugs. (A) Class II, Division 1. In Class II, Division 1 locations, receptacles and attachment plugs shall be of the type providing for connection to the grounding conductor of the flexible cord and shall be identified for Class II locations. (B) Class II, Division 2. In Class II, Division 2 locations, receptacles and attachment plugs shall be of the type that provides for connection to the grounding conductor of the flexible cord and shall be designed so that connection to the supply circuit cannot be made or broken while live parts are exposed.
FPN: See Article 800 for rules governing the installation of communications circuits.
(1) Wiring Methods. The wiring method shall comply with 502.100(A). (2) Contacts. Switches, circuit breakers, relays, contactors, fuses and current-breaking contacts for bells, horns, howlers, sirens, and other devices in which sparks or arcs may be produced shall be provided with enclosures identified for a Class II location. Exception: Where current-breaking contacts are immersed in oil or where the interruption of current occurs within a chamber sealed against the entrance of dust, enclosures shall be permitted to be of the general-purpose type. (3) Resistors and Similar Equipment. Resistors, transformers, choke coils, rectifiers, thermionic tubes, and other heat-generating equipment shall be provided with enclosures identified for Class II locations. Exception: Where resistors or similar equipment are immersed in oil or enclosed in a chamber sealed against the entrance of dust, enclosures shall be permitted to be of the general-purpose type. (4) Rotating Machinery. Motors, generators, and other rotating electric machinery shall comply with 502.125(A). (5) Combustible, Electrically Conductive Dusts. Where dusts are of a combustible, electrically conductive nature, all wiring and equipment shall be identified for Class II locations. (6) Metal Dusts. Where dust from magnesium, aluminum, aluminum bronze powders, or other metals of similarly hazardous characteristics may be present, all apparatus and equipment shall be identified for the specific conditions. (B) Class II, Division 2. In Class II, Division 2 locations, signaling, alarm, remote-control, and communications systems; and meters, instruments, and relays shall comply with 502.150(B)(1) through (B)(5). (1) Contacts. Enclosures shall comply with 502.150(A)(2), or contacts shall have tight metal enclosures designed to minimize the entrance of dust and shall have telescoping or tightfitting covers and no openings through which, after installation, sparks or burning material might escape. Exception: In nonincendive circuits, enclosures shall be permitted to be of the general-purpose type.
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(3) Resistors and Similar Equipment. Resistors, resistance devices, thermionic tubes, rectifiers, and similar equipment shall comply with 502.130(A)(3). Exception: Enclosures for thermionic tubes, nonadjustable resistors, or rectifiers for which maximum operating temperature will not exceed 120°C (248°F) shall be permitted to be of the general-purpose type. (4) Rotating Machinery. Motors, generators, and other rotating electric machinery shall comply with 502.125(B). (5) Wiring Methods. The wiring method shall comply with 502.10(B).
ARTICLE 503 Class III Locations I. General 503.1 Scope. Article 503 covers the requirements for electrical and electronic equipment and wiring for all voltages in Class III, Division 1 and 2 locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to ignitible fibers or flyings. 503.5 General. The general rules of this Code shall apply to electric wiring and equipment in locations classified as Class III locations in 500.5(D). Exception: As modified by this article.
(A) Class III, Division 1. In Class III, Division 1 locations, the wiring method shall be rigid metal conduit, rigid nonmetallic conduit, intermediate metal conduit, electrical metallic tubing, dusttight wireways, or Type MC or MI cable with listed termination fittings. (1) Boxes and Fittings. All boxes and fittings shall be dusttight. (2) Flexible Connections. Where necessary to employ flexible connections, dusttight flexible connectors, liquidtight flexible metal conduit with listed fittings, liquidtight flexible nonmetallic conduit with listed fittings, or flexible cord in conformance with 503.140 shall be used. FPN: See 503.30(B) for grounding requirements where flexible conduit is used.
(3) Nonincendive Field Wiring. Nonincendive field wiring shall be permitted using any of the wiring methods permitted for unclassified locations. Nonincendive field wiring systems shall be installed in accordance with the control drawing(s). Simple apparatus, not shown on the control drawing, shall be permitted in a nonincendive field wiring circuit, provided the simple apparatus does not interconnect the nonincendive field wiring circuit to any other circuit. FPN: Simple apparatus is defined in 504.2.
Separate nonincendive field wiring circuits shall be installed in accordance with one of the following: (1) In separate cables (2) In multiconductor cables where the conductors of each circuit are within a grounded metal shield (3) In multiconductor cables where the conductors of each circuit have insulation with a minimum thickness of 0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
Equipment installed in Class III locations shall be able to function at full rating without developing surface temperatures high enough to cause excessive dehydration or gradual carbonization of accumulated fibers or flyings. Organic material that is carbonized or excessively dry is highly susceptible to spontaneous ignition. The maximum surface temperatures under operating conditions shall not exceed 165°C (329°F) for equipment that is not subject to overloading, and 120°C (248°F) for equipment (such as motors or power transformers) that may be overloaded.
(B) Class III, Division 2. In Class III, Division 2 locations, the wiring method shall comply with 503.10(A).
FPN: For electric trucks, see NFPA 505-2002, Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation.
503.25 Uninsulated Exposed Parts, Class III, Divisions 1 and 2. There shall be no uninsulated exposed parts, such as electric conductors, buses, terminals, or components, that operate at more than 30 volts (15 volts in wet locations). These parts shall additionally be protected by a protection technique according to 500.7(E), 500.7(F), or 500.7(G) that is suitable for the location.
II. Wiring 503.10 Wiring Methods. Wiring methods shall comply with 503.10(A) or 503.10(B).
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Exception: In sections, compartments, or areas used solely for storage and containing no machinery, open wiring on insulators shall be permitted where installed in accordance with Article 398, but only on condition that protection as required by 398.15(C) be provided where conductors are not run in roof spaces and are well out of reach of sources of physical damage.
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(2) Transformers and Similar Equipment. The windings and terminal connections of transformers, choke coils, and similar equipment shall be provided with tight metal enclosures without ventilating openings.
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(A) Bonding. The locknut-bushing and double-locknut types of contacts shall not be depended on for bonding purposes, but bonding jumpers with proper fittings or other approved means of bonding shall be used. Such means of bonding shall apply to all intervening raceways, fittings, boxes, enclosures, and so forth, between Class III locations and the point of grounding for service equipment or point of grounding of a separately derived system. Exception: The specific bonding means shall only be required to the nearest point where the grounded circuit conductor and the grounding electrode conductor are connected together on the line side of the building or structure disconnecting means as specified in 250.32(A), (B), and (C), if the branch-circuit overcurrent protection is located on the load side of the disconnecting means. FPN: See 250.100 for additional bonding requirements in hazardous (classified) locations.
(B) Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors. Where flexible conduit is used as permitted in 503.10, it shall be installed with internal or external bonding jumpers in parallel with each conduit and complying with 250.102. Exception: In Class III, Division 1 and 2 locations, the bonding jumper shall be permitted to be deleted where all of the following conditions are met: (1) Listed liquidtight flexible metal 1.8 m (6 ft) or less in length, with fittings listed for grounding, is used. (2) Overcurrent protection in the circuit is limited to 10 amperes or less. (3) The load is not a power utilization load. III. Equipment 503.100 Transformers and Capacitors — Class III, Divisions 1 and 2. Transformers and capacitors shall comply with 502.100(B). 503.115 Switches, Circuit Breakers, Motor Controllers, and Fuses — Class III, Divisions 1 and 2. Switches, circuit breakers, motor controllers, and fuses, including pushbuttons, relays, and similar devices, shall be provided with dusttight enclosures. 503.120 Control Transformers and Resistors — Class III, Divisions 1 and 2. Transformers, impedance coils, and resistors used as or in conjunction with control equipment for motors, generators, and appliances shall be provided with
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503.30 Grounding and Bonding — Class III, Divisions 1 and 2. Wiring and equipment in Class III, Division 1 and 2 locations shall be grounded as specified in Article 250 and with the following additional requirements in 503.30(A) and 503.30(B).
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(B) Physical Damage. A luminaire (fixture) that may be exposed to physical damage shall be protected by a suitable guard. (C) Pendant Luminaires (Fixtures). Pendant luminaires (fixtures) shall be suspended by stems of threaded rigid metal conduit, threaded intermediate metal conduit, threaded metal tubing of equivalent thickness, or by chains with approved fittings. For stems longer than 300 mm (12 in.), permanent and effective bracing against lateral displacement shall be provided at a level not more than 300 mm (12 in.) above the lower end of the stem, or flexibility in the form of an identified fitting or a flexible connector shall be provided not more than 300 mm (12 in.) from the point of attachment to the supporting box or fitting. (D) Portable Lighting Equipment. Portable lighting equipment shall be equipped with handles and protected with substantial guards. Lampholders shall be of the unswitched type with no provision for receiving attachment plugs. There shall be no exposed current-carrying metal parts, and all exposed non–current-carrying metal parts shall be grounded. In all other respects, portable lighting equipment shall comply with 503.130(A). 503.135 Utilization Equipment — Class III, Divisions 1 and 2. (A) Heaters. Electrically heated utilization equipment shall be identified for Class III locations. (B) Motors. Motors of motor-driven utilization equipment shall comply with 503.125. (C) Switches, Circuit Breakers, Motor Controllers, and Fuses. Switches, circuit breakers, motor controllers, and fuses shall comply with 503.115. 503.140 Flexible Cords — Class III, Divisions 1 and 2. Flexible cords shall comply with the following: (1) Be of a type listed for extra-hard usage (2) Contain, in addition to the conductors of the circuit, a grounding conductor complying with 400.23 (3) Be connected to terminals or to supply conductors in an approved manner (4) Be supported by clamps or other suitable means in such a manner that there will be no tension on the terminal connections (5) Be provided with suitable means to prevent the entrance of fibers or flyings where the cord enters boxes or fittings 503.145 Receptacles and Attachment Plugs — Class III, Divisions 1 and 2. Receptacles and attachment plugs shall be of the grounding type and shall be designed so as to minimize the accumulation or the entry of fibers or flyings, and shall prevent the escape of sparks or molten particles.
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Exception: In locations where, in the judgment of the authority having jurisdiction, only moderate accumulations of lint or flyings will be likely to collect in the vicinity of a receptacle, and where such receptacle is readily accessible for routine cleaning, general-purpose grounding-type receptacles mounted so as to minimize the entry of fibers or flyings shall be permitted. 503.150 Signaling, Alarm, Remote-Control, and Local Loudspeaker Intercommunications Systems — Class III, Divisions 1 and 2. Signaling, alarm, remote-control, and local loudspeaker intercommunications systems shall comply with the requirements of Article 503 regarding wiring methods, switches, transformers, resistors, motors, luminaires (lighting fixtures), and related components. 503.155 Electric Cranes, Hoists, and Similar Equipment — Class III, Divisions 1 and 2. Where installed for operation over combustible fibers or accumulations of flyings, traveling cranes and hoists for material handling, traveling cleaners for textile machinery, and similar equipment shall comply with 503.155(A) through (D). (A) Power Supply. Power supply to contact conductors shall be electrically isolated from all other systems, ungrounded, and shall be equipped with an acceptable ground detector that gives an alarm and automatically de-energizes the contact conductors in case of a fault to ground or gives a visual and audible alarm as long as power is supplied to the contact conductors and the ground fault remains. (B) Contact Conductors. Contact conductors shall be located or guarded so as to be inaccessible to other than authorized persons and shall be protected against accidental contact with foreign objects. (C) Current Collectors. Current collectors shall be arranged or guarded so as to confine normal sparking and prevent escape of sparks or hot particles. To reduce sparking, two or more separate surfaces of contact shall be provided for each contact conductor. Reliable means shall be provided to keep contact conductors and current collectors free of accumulations of lint or flyings. (D) Control Equipment. Control equipment shall comply with 503.115 and 503.120. 503.160 Storage Battery Charging Equipment — Class III, Divisions 1 and 2. Storage battery charging equipment shall be located in separate rooms built or lined with substantial noncombustible materials. The rooms shall be constructed to prevent the entrance of ignitible amounts of flyings or lint and shall be well ventilated.
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ARTICLE 504 Intrinsically Safe Systems 504.1 Scope. This article covers the installation of intrinsically safe (I.S.) apparatus, wiring, and systems for Class I, II, and III locations. FPN: For further information, see ANSI/ISA RP 12.06.012002, Wiring Methods for Hazardous (Classified) Locations Instrumentation — Part 1: Intrinsic Safety.
504.2 Definitions. Associated Apparatus. Apparatus in which the circuits are not necessarily intrinsically safe themselves but that affect the energy in the intrinsically safe circuits and are relied on to maintain intrinsic safety. Associated apparatus may be either of the following: (1) Electrical apparatus that has an alternative-type protection for use in the appropriate hazardous (classified) location (2) Electrical apparatus not so protected that shall not be used within a hazardous (classified) location FPN No. 1: Associated apparatus has identified intrinsically safe connections for intrinsically safe apparatus and also may have connections for nonintrinsically safe apparatus.
FPN: The following apparatus are examples of simple apparatus: (a) Passive components, for example, switches, junction boxes, resistance temperature devices, and simple semiconductor devices such as LEDs (b) Sources of generated energy, for example, thermocouples and photocells, which do not generate more than 1.5 V, 100 mA, and 25 mW
504.3 Application of Other Articles. Except as modified by this article, all applicable articles of this Code shall apply. 504.4 Equipment. All intrinsically safe apparatus and associated apparatus shall be listed. Exception: Simple apparatus, as described on the control drawing, shall not be required to be listed.
Exception: A simple apparatus that does not interconnect intrinsically safe circuits.
Different Intrinsically Safe Circuits. Intrinsically safe circuits in which the possible interconnections have not been evaluated and identified as intrinsically safe. Intrinsically Safe Apparatus. Apparatus in which all the circuits are intrinsically safe. Intrinsically Safe Circuit. A circuit in which any spark or thermal effect is incapable of causing ignition of a mixture of flammable or combustible material in air under prescribed test conditions. FPN: Test conditions are described in ANSI/UL 913-1997, Standard for Safety, Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for Use in Class I, II, and III, Division 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations.
Intrinsically Safe System. An assembly of interconnected intrinsically safe apparatus, associated apparatus, and interconnecting cables in that those parts of the system that may be used in hazardous (classified) locations are intrinsically safe circuits.
FPN: The control drawing identification is marked on the apparatus.
(B) Location. Intrinsically safe apparatus shall be permitted to be installed in any hazardous (classified) location for which it has been identified. General-purpose enclosures shall be permitted for intrinsically safe apparatus. Associated apparatus shall be permitted to be installed in any hazardous (classified) location for which it has been identified or, if protected by other means, permitted by Articles 501 through 503 and Article 505. Simple apparatus shall be permitted to be installed in any hazardous (classified) location in which the maximum surface temperature of the simple apparatus does not exceed the ignition temperature of the flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, combustible dusts, or ignitible fibers or flyings present. For simple apparatus, the maximum surface temperature can be determined from the values of the output power from the associated apparatus or apparatus to which it is connected to obtain the temperature class. The temperature class can be determined by: (1) Reference to Table 504.10(B)
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(A) Control Drawing. Intrinsically safe apparatus, associated apparatus, and other equipment shall be installed in accordance with the control drawing(s).
Control Drawing. See definition in 500.2.
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Simple Apparatus. An electrical component or combination of components of simple construction with welldefined electrical parameters that does not generate more than 1.5 volts, 100 milliamps, and 25 milliwatts, or a passive component that does not dissipate more than 1.3 watts and is compatible with the intrinsic safety of the circuit in which it is used.
504.10 Equipment Installation.
FPN No. 2: An example of associated apparatus is an intrinsic safety barrier, which is a network designed to limit the energy (voltage and current) available to the protected circuit in the hazardous (classified) location, under specified fault conditions.
FPN: An intrinsically safe system may include more than one intrinsically safe circuit.
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(2) Calculation using the formula: T = PoRth + Tamb where: T is the surface temperature Po is the output power marked on the associated apparatus or intrinsically safe apparatus Rth is the thermal resistance of the simple apparatus Tamb is the ambient temperature (normally 40°C) and reference Table 500.8(B) In addition, components with a surface area smaller than 10 cm2 (excluding lead wires) may be classified as T5 if their surface temperature does not exceed 150°C. Table 504.10(B) Assessment for T4 Classification According to Component Size and Temperature
Total Surface Area Excluding Lead Wires
Requirement for T4 Classification (Based on 40°C Ambient Temperature)
<20 mm2 ≥20 mm2 ≤10 cm2 ≥20 mm2
Surface temperature ≤275°C Surface temperature ≤200°C Power not exceeding 1.3 W*
*Reduce to 1.2 W with an ambient of 60°C or 1.0 W with 80°C ambient temperature.
FPN: The following apparatus are examples of simple apparatus: (1) Passive components, for example, switches, junction boxes, resistance temperature devices, and simple semiconductor devices such as LEDs (2) Sources of generated energy, for example, thermocouples and photocells, which do not generate more than 1.5 V, 100 mA, and 25 mW
504.20 Wiring Methods. Intrinsically safe apparatus and wiring shall be permitted to be installed using any of the wiring methods suitable for unclassified locations, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 8. Sealing shall be as provided in 504.70, and separation shall be as provided in 504.30. 504.30 Separation of Intrinsically Safe Conductors. (A) From Nonintrinsically Safe Circuit Conductors. (1) In Raceways, Cable Trays, and Cables. Conductors of intrinsically safe circuits shall not be placed in any raceway, cable tray, or cable with conductors of any nonintrinsically safe circuit. Exception No. 1: Where conductors of intrinsically safe circuits are separated from conductors of nonintrinsically safe circuits by a distance of at least 50 mm (2 in.) and secured, or by a grounded metal partition or an approved insulating partition. FPN: No. 20 gauge sheet metal partitions 0.91 mm (0.0359 in.) or thicker are generally considered acceptable.
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Exception No. 2: Where either (1) all of the intrinsically safe circuit conductors or (2) all of the nonintrinsically safe circuit conductors are in grounded metal-sheathed or metal-clad cables where the sheathing or cladding is capable of carrying fault current to ground. FPN: Cables meeting the requirements of Articles 330 and 332 are typical of those considered acceptable.
(2) Within Enclosures. (1) Conductors of intrinsically safe circuits shall be separated at least 50 mm (2 in.) from conductors of any nonintrinsically safe circuits, or as specified in 504.30(A)(2). (2) All conductors shall be secured so that any conductor that might come loose from a terminal cannot come in contact with another terminal. FPN No. 1: The use of separate wiring compartments for the intrinsically safe and nonintrinsically safe terminals is the preferred method of complying with this requirement. FPN No. 2: Physical barriers such as grounded metal partitions or approved insulating partitions or approved restricted access wiring ducts separated from other such ducts by at least 19 mm (3⁄4 in.) can be used to help ensure the required separation of the wiring.
(3) Other (Not in Raceway or Cable Tray Systems). Conductors and cables of intrinsically safe circuits run in other than raceway or cable tray systems shall be separated by at least 50 mm (2 in.) and secured from conductors and cables of any nonintrinsically safe circuits. Exception: Where either (1) all of the intrinsically safe circuit conductors are in Type MI or MC cables or (2) all of the nonintrinsically safe circuit conductors are in raceways or Type MI or MC cables where the sheathing or cladding is capable of carrying fault current to ground. (B) From Different Intrinsically Safe Circuit Conductors. Different intrinsically safe circuits shall be in separate cables or shall be separated from each other by one of the following means: (1) The conductors of each circuit are within a grounded metal shield. (2) The conductors of each circuit have insulation with a minimum thickness of 0.25 mm (0.01 in.). Exception: Unless otherwise identified. (3) The clearance between two terminals for connection of field wiring of different intrinsically safe circuits shall be at least 6 mm (0.25 in.) unless this clearance is permitted to be reduced by the control drawing. 504.50 Grounding. (A) Intrinsically Safe Apparatus, Associated Apparatus, and Raceways. Intrinsically safe apparatus, associated apparatus, cable shields, enclosures, and raceways, if of metal, shall be grounded.
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FPN: Supplementary bonding to the grounding electrode may be needed for some associated apparatus, for example, zener diode barriers, if specified in the control drawing. See ANSI/ISA RP 12.06.01-2002, Wiring Methods for Hazardous (Classified) Locations Instrumentation Part 1: Intrinsic Safety.
Exception: Circuits run underground shall be permitted to be identified where they become accessible after emergence from the ground.
(B) Connection to Grounding Electrodes. Where connection to a grounding electrode is required, the grounding electrode shall be as specified in 250.52(A)(1), (A)(2), (A)(3), and (A)(4) and shall comply with 250.30(A)(7). Section 250.52(A)(5), (A)(6), and (A)(7) shall not be used if electrodes specified in 250.52(A)(1), (A)(2), (A)(3), or (A)(4) are available. (C) Shields. Where shielded conductors or cables are used, shields shall be grounded. Exception: Where a shield is part of an intrinsically safe circuit. 504.60 Bonding. (A) Hazardous Locations. In hazardous (classified) locations, intrinsically safe apparatus shall be bonded in the hazardous (classified) location in accordance with 250.100. (B) Unclassified. In unclassified or nonhazardous locations, where metal raceways are used for intrinsically safe system wiring in hazardous (classified) locations, associated apparatus shall be bonded in accordance with 501.30(A), 502.30(A), 503.30(A), or 505.25, as applicable. 504.70 Sealing. Conduits and cables that are required to be sealed by 501.15, 502.15, and 505.16 shall be sealed to minimize the passage of gases, vapors, or dusts. Such seals shall not be required to be explosionproof or flameproof. Exception: Seals shall not be required for enclosures that contain only intrinsically safe apparatus, except as required by 501.15(F)(3). 504.80 Identification. Labels required by this section shall be suitable for the environment where they are installed with consideration given to exposure to chemicals and sunlight. (A) Terminals. Intrinsically safe circuits shall be identified at terminal and junction locations in a manner that will prevent unintentional interference with the circuits during testing and servicing. (B) Wiring. Raceways, cable trays, and other wiring methods for intrinsically safe system wiring shall be identified with permanently affixed labels with the wording “Intrinsic Safety Wiring” or equivalent. The labels shall be located so as to be visible after installation and placed so that they may be readily traced through the entire length of the installation. Intrinsic safety circuit labels shall appear in every section of the wiring system that is separated by enclosures, walls, partitions, or floors. Spacing between labels shall not be more than 7.5 m (25 ft).
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FPN No. 1: Wiring methods permitted in unclassified locations may be used for intrinsically safe systems in hazardous (classified) locations. Without labels to identify the application of the wiring, enforcement authorities cannot determine that an installation is in compliance with this Code. FPN No. 2: In unclassified locations, identification is necessary to ensure that nonintrinsically safe wire will not be inadvertently added to existing raceways at a later date.
(C) Color Coding. Color coding shall be permitted to identify intrinsically safe conductors where they are colored light blue and where no other conductors colored light blue are used. Likewise, color coding shall be permitted to identify raceways, cable trays, and junction boxes where they are colored light blue and contain only intrinsically safe wiring.
ARTICLE 505 Class I, Zone 0, 1, and 2 Locations FPN: Rules that are followed by a reference in brackets contain text that has been extracted from NFPA 497-2004, Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapors and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas. Only editorial changes were made to the extracted text to make it consistent with this Code.
505.1 Scope. This article covers the requirements for the zone classification system as an alternative to the division classification system covered in Article 500 for electrical and electronic equipment and wiring for all voltages in Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 hazardous (classified) locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases, vapors, or liquids. FPN: For the requirements for electrical and electronic equipment and wiring for all voltages in Class I, Division 1 or Division 2; Class II, Division 1 or Division 2; and Class III, Division 1 or Division 2 hazardous (classified) locations where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or vapors, flammable liquids, or combustible dusts or fibers, refer to Articles 500 through 504.
505.2 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply. Combustible Gas Detection System. A protection technique utilizing stationary gas detectors in industrial establishments.
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Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Materials, fittings, devices, appliances, and the like that are part of, or in connection with, an electrical installation. FPN: Portable or transportable equipment having selfcontained power supplies, such as battery-operated equipment, could potentially become an ignition source in hazardous (classified) locations.
Encapsulation “m.” Type of protection where electrical parts that could ignite an explosive atmosphere by either sparking or heating are enclosed in a compound in such a way that this explosive atmosphere cannot be ignited. FPN: See ANSI/ISA 12.23.01-2002, Electrical Apparatus for Use in Class I, Zone 1 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Type of Protection — Encapsulation “m”; and ANSI/UL 60079–18, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 18: Encapsulation “m.”
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Flameproof “d.” Type of protection where the enclosure will withstand an internal explosion of a flammable mixture that has penetrated into the interior, without suffering damage and without causing ignition, through any joints or structural openings in the enclosure, of an external explosive gas atmosphere consisting of one or more of the gases or vapors for which it is designed. FPN: See ANSI/ISA 12.22.01-2002, Electrical Apparatus for Use in Class I, Zone 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Type of Protection — Flameproof “d”; and ANSI/UL 60079–1, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 1: Flameproof enclosures “d.”
Increased Safety “e.” Type of protection applied to electrical equipment that does not produce arcs or sparks in normal service and under specified abnormal conditions, in which additional measures are applied so as to give increased security against the possibility of excessive temperatures and of the occurrence of arcs and sparks. FPN: See ANSI/ISA — 12.16.01-2002, Electrical Apparatus for Use in Class I, Zone 1 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Type of Protection — Increased Safety “e”; and ANSI/UL 60079-7, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 7: Increased Safety “e.”
Intrinsic Safety “i.” Type of protection where any spark or thermal effect is incapable of causing ignition of a mixture of flammable or combustible material in air under prescribed test conditions. FPN No. 1: See ANSI/UL 913-1997, Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for Use in Class I, II, and III, Hazardous Locations; ISA 12.02.01-1999, Electrical Apparatus for Use in Class I, Zones 0, 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations — Intrinsic Safety “i”; and ANSI/UL 60079-11, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part II: Intrinsic safety “i.” FPN No. 2: Intrinsic safety is designated type of protection “ia” for use in Zone 0 locations. Intrinsic safety is designated type of protection “ib” for use in Zone 1 locations.
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FPN No. 3: Intrinsically safe associated apparatus, designated by [ia] or [ib], is connected to intrinsically safe apparatus (“ia” or “ib,” respectively) but is located outside the hazardous (classified) location unless also protected by another type of protection (such as flameproof).
Oil Immersion “o.” Type of protection where electrical equipment is immersed in a protective liquid in such a way that an explosive atmosphere that may be above the liquid or outside the enclosure cannot be ignited. FPN: See ISA 12.26.01-1998, Electrical Apparatus for Use in Class I, Zone 1 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Type of Protection — Oil-Immersion “o”; and ANSI/UL 60079-6, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 6: Oil-immersion “o.”
Powder Filling “q.” Type of protection where electrical parts capable of igniting an explosive atmosphere are fixed in position and completely surrounded by filling material (glass or quartz powder) to prevent the ignition of an external explosive atmosphere. FPN: See ANSI/ISA-12.25.01-2002, Electrical Apparatus for Use in Class I, Zone 1 Hazardous (Classified) Locations Type of Protection — Powder Filling “q”; and ANSI/UL 60079-5, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 5: Powder filling “q.”
Purged and Pressurized. Type of protection for electrical equipment that uses the technique of guarding against the ingress of the external atmosphere, which may be explosive, into an enclosure by maintaining a protective gas therein at a pressure above that of the external atmosphere. FPN No. 1: See NFPA 496-2003, Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment. FPN No. 2: See IEC 60079-2-2000, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres — Part 2: Electrical Apparatus, Type of Protection “p”; and IEC 60079-13-1982, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres — Part 13: Construction and Use of Rooms or Buildings Protected by Pressurization.
Type of Protection “n.” Type of protection where electrical equipment, in normal operation, is not capable of igniting a surrounding explosive gas atmosphere and a fault capable of causing ignition is not likely to occur. FPN: See ANSI/UL 60079-15-2002, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 15: Type of protection “n”; and ANSI/ISA 12.12.02-2003, Electrical apparatus for use in Class I, Zone 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations: Type of protection “n.”
Unclassified Locations. Locations determined to be neither Class I, Division 1; Class I, Division 2; Class I, Zone 0; Class I, Zone 1; Class I, Zone 2; Class II, Division 1; Class II, Division 2; Class III, Division 1; Class III, Division 2; or any combination thereof.
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505.3 Other Articles. All other applicable rules contained in this Code shall apply to electrical equipment and wiring installed in hazardous (classified) locations. Exception: As modified by Article 504 and this article. 505.4 General. (A) Documentation for Industrial Occupancies. All areas in industrial occupancies designated as hazardous (classified) locations shall be properly documented. This documentation shall be available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electrical equipment at the location. FPN: For examples of area classification drawings, see ANSI/API RP 505-1997, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, or Zone 2; ISA RP12.24.01-1998, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations Classified as Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, or Zone 2; IEC 60079-10-1995, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres, Classification of Hazardous Areas; and Model Code of Safe Practice in the Petroleum Industry, Part 15: Area Classification Code for Petroleum Installations, IP 15, The Institute of Petroleum, London.
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FPN No. 1: It is important that the authority having jurisdiction be familiar with recorded industrial experience as well as with standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Petroleum Institute (API), the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA), and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that may be of use in the classification of various locations, the determination of adequate ventilation, and the protection against static electricity and lightning hazards. FPN No. 2: For further information on the classification of locations, see ANSI/API RP 505-1997, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, or Zone 2; ISA RP 12.24.01-1998, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations Classified as Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, or Zone 2; IEC 60079-10-1995, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres, Classification of Hazardous Areas; and Model Code of Safe Practice in the Petroleum Industry, Part 15: Area Classification Code for Petroleum Installations, IP 15, The Institute of Petroleum, London. FPN No. 3: For further information on protection against static electricity and lightning hazards in hazardous (classified) locations, see NFPA 77-2000, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity; NFPA 780-2004, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems; and API RP 2003-1998, Protection Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static Lightning and Stray Currents.
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FPN No. 4: For further information on ventilation, see NFPA 30-2003, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, and ANSI/API RP 505-1997, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, or Zone 2. FPN No. 5: For further information on electrical systems for hazardous (classified) locations on offshore oil and gas producing platforms, see ANSI/API RP 14FZ-2000, Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Electrical Systems for Fixed and Floating Offshore Petroleum Facilities for Unclassified and Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2 Locations. FPN No. 6: For further information on the installation of electrical equipment in hazardous (classified) locations in general, see IEC 60079-14-1996, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres — Part 14: Electrical Installations in Explosive Gas Atmospheres (Other Than Mines), and IEC 60079-16-1990, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres — Part 16: Artificial Ventilation for the Protection of Analyzer(s) Houses. FPN No. 7: For further information on application of electrical equipment in hazardous (classified) locations in general, see ANSI/ISA 12.00.01-2002, Electrical Apparatus for Use in Class I, Zones 0 and 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations: General Requirements; ISA 12.01.01-1999, Definitions and Information Pertaining to Electrical Apparatus in Hazardous (Classified) Locations; and ANSI/UL 60079-0, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 0: General requirements.
505.5 Classifications of Locations. (A) Classification of Locations. Locations shall be classified depending on the properties of the flammable vapors, liquids, or gases that may be present and the likelihood that a flammable or combustible concentration or quantity is present. Where pyrophoric materials are the only materials used or handled, these locations shall not be classified. Each room, section, or area shall be considered individually in determining its classification. FPN No. 1: See 505.7 for restrictions on area classification. FPN No. 2: Through the exercise of ingenuity in the layout of electrical installations for hazardous (classified) locations, it is frequently possible to locate much of the equipment in reduced level of classification or in an unclassified location and, thus, to reduce the amount of special equipment required.
Rooms and areas containing ammonia refrigeration systems that are equipped with adequate mechanical ventilation may be classified as “unclassified” locations. FPN: For further information regarding classification and ventilation of areas involving ammonia, see ANSI/ASHRAE 15-1994, Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration; and ANSI/CGA G2.1-1989 (14-39), Safety Requirements for the Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia.
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(B) Class I, Zone 0, 1, and 2 Locations. Class I, Zone 0, 1, and 2 locations are those in which flammable gases or vapors are or may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitible mixtures. Class I, Zone 0, 1, and 2 locations shall include those specified in 505(B)(1), (B)(2), and (B)(3).
(4) That is adjacent to a Class I, Zone 0 location from which ignitible concentrations of vapors could be communicated, unless communication is prevented by adequate positive pressure ventilation from a source of clean air and effective safeguards against ventilation failure are provided.
(1) Class I, Zone 0. A Class I, Zone 0 location is a location in which (1) Ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are present continuously, or (2) Ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are present for long periods of time.
FPN No. 1: Normal operation is considered the situation when plant equipment is operating within its design parameters. Minor releases of flammable material may be part of normal operations. Minor releases include the releases from mechanical packings on pumps. Failures that involve repair or shutdown (such as the breakdown of pump seals and flange gaskets, and spillage caused by accidents) are not considered normal operation.
FPN No. 1: As a guide in determining when flammable gases or vapors are present continuously or for long periods of time, refer to ANSI/API RP 505-1997, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations of Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1 or Zone 2; ISA 12.24.01-1998, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations Classified as Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, or Zone 2; IEC 60079-101995, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres, Classifications of Hazardous Areas; and Area Classification Code for Petroleum Installations, Model Code, Part 15, Institute of Petroleum.
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FPN No. 2: This classification includes locations inside vented tanks or vessels that contain volatile flammable liquids; inside inadequately vented spraying or coating enclosures, where volatile flammable solvents are used; between the inner and outer roof sections of a floating roof tank containing volatile flammable liquids; inside open vessels, tanks and pits containing volatile flammable liquids; the interior of an exhaust duct that is used to vent ignitible concentrations of gases or vapors; and inside inadequately ventilated enclosures that contain normally venting instruments utilizing or analyzing flammable fluids and venting to the inside of the enclosures. FPN No. 3: It is not good practice to install electrical equipment in Zone 0 locations except when the equipment is essential to the process or when other locations are not feasible. [See 505.5(A) FPN No. 2.] If it is necessary to install electrical systems in a Zone 0 location, it is good practice to install intrinsically safe systems as described by Article 504.
(2) Class I, Zone 1. A Class I, Zone 1 location is a location (1) In which ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are likely to exist under normal operating conditions; or (2) In which ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors may exist frequently because of repair or maintenance operations or because of leakage; or (3) In which equipment is operated or processes are carried on, of such a nature that equipment breakdown or faulty operations could result in the release of ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors and also cause simultaneous failure of electrical equipment in a mode to cause the electrical equipment to become a source of ignition; or
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FPN No. 2: This classification usually includes locations where volatile flammable liquids or liquefied flammable gases are transferred from one container to another. In areas in the vicinity of spraying and painting operations where flammable solvents are used; adequately ventilated drying rooms or compartments for evaporation of flammable solvents; adequately ventilated locations containing fat and oil extraction equipment using volatile flammable solvents; portions of cleaning and dyeing plants where volatile flammable liquids are used; adequately ventilated gas generator rooms and other portions of gas manufacturing plants where flammable gas may escape; inadequately ventilated pump rooms for flammable gas or for volatile flammable liquids; the interiors of refrigerators and freezers in which volatile flammable materials are stored in the open, lightly stoppered, or in easily ruptured containers; and other locations where ignitible concentrations of flammable vapors or gases are likely to occur in the course of normal operation but not classified Zone 0.
(3) Class I, Zone 2. A Class I, Zone 2 location is a location (1) In which ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors are not likely to occur in normal operation and, if they do occur, will exist only for a short period; or (2) In which volatile flammable liquids, flammable gases, or flammable vapors are handled, processed, or used but in which the liquids, gases, or vapors normally are confined within closed containers of closed systems from which they can escape, only as a result of accidental rupture or breakdown of the containers or system, or as a result of the abnormal operation of the equipment with which the liquids or gases are handled, processed, or used; or (3) In which ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors normally are prevented by positive mechanical ventilation but which may become hazardous as a result of failure or abnormal operation of the ventilation equipment; or (4) That is adjacent to a Class I, Zone 1 location, from which ignitible concentrations of flammable gases or vapors could be communicated, unless such communication is prevented by adequate positive-pressure ventilation from a source of clean air and effective safeguards against ventilation failure are provided.
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FPN: The Zone 2 classification usually includes locations where volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases or vapors are used but which would become hazardous only in case of an accident or of some unusual operating condition.
505.6 Material Groups. For purposes of testing, approval, and area classification, various air mixtures (not oxygen enriched) shall be grouped as required in 505.6(A), (B), and (C). FPN: Group I is intended for use in describing atmospheres that contain firedamp (a mixture of gases, composed mostly of methane, found underground, usually in mines). This Code does not apply to installations underground in mines. See 90.2(B).
Group II shall be subdivided into IIC, IIB, and IIA, as noted in 505.6(A), (B), and (C), according to the nature of the gas or vapor, for protection techniques “d,” “ia,” “ib,” “[ia],” and “[ib],” and, where applicable, “n” and “o.” FPN No. 1: The gas and vapor subdivision as described above is based on the maximum experimental safe gap (MESG), minimum igniting current (MIC), or both. Test equipment for determining the MESG is described in IEC 60079-1A-1975, Amendment No. 1 (1993), Construction and Verification Tests of Flameproof Enclosures of Electrical Apparatus; and UL Technical Report No. 58 (1993). The test equipment for determining MIC is described in IEC 60079-11-1999, Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres — Part 11: Intrinsic Safety “i.” The classification of gases or vapors according to their maximum experimental safe gaps and minimum igniting currents is described in IEC 60079-12-1978, Classification of Mixtures of Gases or Vapours with Air According to Their Maximum Experimental Safe Gaps and Minimum Igniting Currents.
(C) Group IIA. Atmospheres containing acetone, ammonia, ethyl alcohol, gasoline, methane, propane, or flammable gas, flammable liquid-produced vapor, or combustible liquidproduced vapor mixed with air that may burn or explode, having either a maximum experiment safe gap (MESG) value greater than 0.90 mm or minimum igniting current ratio (MIC ratio) greater than 0.80. [NFPA 497:3.3] FPN: Group IIA is equivalent to Class I, Group D as described in 500.6(A)(4).
FPN No. 2: Low ambient conditions require special consideration. Electrical equipment depending on the protection techniques described by 505.8(A) may not be suitable for use at temperatures lower than −20°C (−4°F) unless they are identified for use at lower temperatures. However, at low ambient temperatures, flammable concentrations of vapors may not exist in a location classified Class I, Zones 0, 1, or 2 at normal ambient temperature.
(A) Supervision of Work. Classification of areas and selection of equipment and wiring methods shall be under the supervision of a qualified Registered Professional Engineer.
Class I, Zone 0, 1, and 2, groups shall be as follows: (A) Group IIC. Atmospheres containing acetylene, hydrogen, or flammable gas, flammable liquid-produced vapor, or combustible liquid-produced vapor mixed with air that may burn or explode, having either a maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) value less than or equal to 0.50 mm or minimum igniting current ratio (MIC ratio) less than or equal to 0.45. [NFPA 497:3.3] FPN: Group IIC is equivalent to a combination of Class I, Group A, and Class I, Group B, as described in 500.6(A)(1) and 500.6(A)(2).
(B) Group IIB. Atmospheres containing acetaldehyde, ethylene, or flammable gas, flammable liquid-produced vapor, or combustible liquid-produced vapor mixed with air
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FPN: Group IIB is equivalent to Class I, Group C, as described in 500.6(A)(3).
FPN No. 1: It is important that inspection authorities and users exercise more than ordinary care with regard to the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in hazardous (classified) locations.
FPN No. 3: It is necessary that the meanings of the different equipment markings and Group II classifications be carefully observed to avoid confusion with Class I, Divisions 1 and 2, Groups A, B, C, and D.
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that may burn or explode, having either maximum experimental safe gap (MESG) values greater than 0.50 mm and less than or equal to 0.90 mm or minimum igniting current ratio (MIC ratio) greater than 0.45 and less than or equal to 0.80. [NFPA 497:3.3]
505.7 Special Precaution. Article 505 requires equipment construction and installation that ensures safe performance under conditions of proper use and maintenance.
FPN No. 2: Verification of electrical equipment utilizing protection techniques “e,” “m,” “p,” and “q,” due to design technique, does not require tests involving MESG or MIC. Therefore, Group II is not required to be subdivided for these protection techniques.
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(B) Dual Classification. In instances of areas within the same facility classified separately, Class I, Zone 2 locations shall be permitted to abut, but not overlap, Class I, Division 2 locations. Class I, Zone 0 or Zone 1 locations shall not abut Class I, Division 1 or Division 2 locations. (C) Reclassification Permitted. A Class I, Division 1 or Division 2 location shall be permitted to be reclassified as a Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, or Zone 2 location, provided all of the space that is classified because of a single flammable gas or vapor source is reclassified under the requirements of this article. (D) Solid Obstacles. Flameproof equipment with flanged joints shall not be installed such that the flange openings are closer than the distances shown in Table 505.7(D) to any solid obstacle that is not a part of the equipment (such as steelworks, walls, weather guards, mounting brackets, pipes, or other electrical equipment) unless the equipment is listed for a smaller distance of separation.
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Table 505.7(D) Minimum Distance of Obstructions from Flameproof “d” Flange Openings
where the conditions of maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the installation. Gas detection equipment shall be listed for detection of the specific gas or vapor to be encountered. Where such a system is installed, equipment specified in 505.8(I)(1), I(2), or I(3) shall be permitted. The type of detection equipment, its listing, installation location(s), alarm and shutdown criteria, and calibration frequency shall be documented when combustible gas detectors are used as a protection technique.
Minimum Distance Gas Group
mm
IIC IIB IIA
40 30 10
in. 137⁄64 13⁄16 25⁄64
FPN No. 1: For further information, see ANSI/ISA12.13.01, Performance Requirements, Combustible Gas Detectors.
505.8 Protection Techniques. Acceptable protection techniques for electrical and electronic equipment in hazardous (classified) locations shall be as described in 505.8(A) through 505.8(I).
FPN No. 2: For further information, see ANSI/API RP 505, Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2.
FPN: For additional information, see ANSI/ISA 12.00.012002, Electrical Apparatus for Use in Class I, Zones 0 and 1 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, General Requirements; ANSI/ISA 12.01.01-2002, Definitions and Information Pertaining to Electrical Apparatus in Hazardous (Classified) Locations; and ANSI/UL 60079–0, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 0: General requirements.
FPN No. 3: For further information, see ISA-RP12.13.02, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Combustible Gas Detection Instruments.
(1) Inadequate Ventilation. In a Class I, Zone 1 location that is so classified due to inadequate ventilation, electrical equipment suitable for Class I, Zone 2 locations shall be permitted.
(A) Flameproof “d.” This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Zone 1 or Zone 2 locations.
(2) Interior of a Building. In a building located in, or with an opening into, a Class I, Zone 2 location where the interior does not contain a source of flammable gas or vapor, electrical equipment for unclassified locations shall be permitted.
(B) Purged and Pressurized. This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in those Class I, Zone 1 or Zone 2 locations for which it is identified. (C) Intrinsic Safety. This protection technique shall be permitted for apparatus and associated apparatus in Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, or Zone 2 locations for which it is listed. --``,``,,`,```,``,,,````,,`,`,`-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---
(D) Type of Protection “n.” This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Zone 2 locations. Type of protection “n” is further subdivided into nA, nC, and nR. FPN: See Table 505.9(C)(2)(4) for the descriptions of subdivisions for type of protection “n.”
(E) Oil Immersion “o.” This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Zone 1 or Zone 2 locations. (F) Increased Safety “e.” This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Zone 1 or Zone 2 locations. (G) Encapsulation “m.” This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Zone 1 or Zone 2 locations. (H) Powder Filling “q.” This protection technique shall be permitted for equipment in Class I, Zone 1 or Zone 2 locations. (I) Combustible Gas Detection System. A combustible gas detection system shall be permitted as a means of protection in industrial establishments with restricted public access and
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(3) Interior of a Control Panel. In the interior of a control panel containing instrumentation utilizing or measuring flammable liquids, gases, or vapors, electrical equipment suitable for Class I, Zone 2 locations shall be permitted.
• 505.9 Equipment. (A) Suitability. Suitability of identified equipment shall be determined by one of the following: (1) Equipment listing or labeling (2) Evidence of equipment evaluation from a qualified testing laboratory or inspection agency concerned with product evaluation (3) Evidence acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction such as a manufacturer’s self-evaluation or an owner’s engineering judgment (B) Listing. (1) Equipment that is listed for a Zone 0 location shall be permitted in a Zone 1 or Zone 2 location of the same gas or vapor, provided that it is installed in accordance with the requirements for the marked type of protection. Equipment that is listed of a Zone 1 location shall be permitted in a Zone 2 location of the same gas or vapor, provided that it is installed in accordance with the requirements for the marked type of protection.
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(2) Equipment shall be permitted to be listed for a specific gas or vapor, specific mixtures of gases or vapors, or any specific combination of gases or vapors. FPN: One common example is equipment marked for “IIB. + H2.”
(C) Marking. Equipment shall be marked in accordance with 505.9(C)(1) or (C)(2). (1) Division Equipment. Equipment identified for Class I, Division 1 or Class I, Division 2 shall, in addition to being marked in accordance with 500.8(B), be permitted to be marked with all of the following: (1) Class I, Zone 1 or Class I, Zone 2 (as applicable) (2) Applicable gas classification group(s) in accordance with Table 505.9(C) (3) Temperature classification in accordance with 505.9(D)(1) Table 505.9(C) Gas Classification Groups Comment
IIC IIB IIA
See 505.6(A)(1) See 505.6(A)(2) See 505.6(A)(3)
Designation d e ia ib [ia] [ib] m nA nC
nR o p q
Technique
Zone*
Flameproof enclosure Increased safety Intrinsic safety Intrinsic safety Associated apparatus Associated apparatus Encapsulation Nonsparking equipment Sparking equipment in which the contacts are suitably protected other than by restricted breathing enclosure Restricted breathing enclosure Oil immersion Purged and pressurized Powder filled
Exception No. 1: Associated apparatus NOT suitable for installation in a hazardous (classified) locations shall be required to be marked only with (3), (4), and (5), but BOTH the symbol AEx (3) and the symbol for the type of protection (4) shall be enclosed within the same square brackets, for example, [AEx ia] IIC.
1 1 or 2 1
be marked Group II unless it contains enclosed-break devices, nonincendive components, or energy-limited equipment or circuits, in which case it shall be marked Group IIA, IIB, or IIC, or a specific gas or vapor. Electrical equipment of other types of protection shall be marked Group II unless the type of protection utilized by the equipment requires that it be marked Group IIA, IIB, or IIC, or a specific gas or vapor. FPN No. 1: An example of the required marking for intrinsically safe apparatus for installation in Class I, Zone 0 is “Class I, Zone 0, AEx ia IIC T6.” An explanation of the marking that is required is shown in FPN Figure 505.9(C)(2). FPN No. 2: An example of the required marking for intrinsically safe associated apparatus mounted in a flameproof enclosure for installation in Class I, Zone 1 is “Class I, Zone 1 AEx d[ia] IIC T4.” FPN No. 3: An example of the required marking for intrinsically safe associated apparatus NOT for installation in a hazardous (classified) location is “[AEx ia] IIC.”
Example: Class I Zone 0
AEx
ia
IIC
T6
Area classification
Exception No. 2: Simple apparatus as defined in 504.2 shall not be required to have a marked operating temperature or temperature class.
Symbol for equipment built to American standards
Electrical equipment of types of protection “e,” “m,” “p,” or “q” shall be marked Group II. Electrical equipment of types of protection “d,” “ia,” “ib,” “[ia],” or “[ib]” shall be marked Group IIA, IIB, or IIC, or for a specific gas or vapor. Electrical equipment of types of protection “n” shall
Gas classification group (not required for protection techniques indicated in 505.6, FPN No. 2)
Type(s) of protection designation
Temperature classification
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(2) Zone Equipment. Equipment meeting one or more of the protection techniques described in 505.8 shall be marked with all of the following in the order shown: (1) Class (2) Zone (3) Symbol “AEx” (4) Protection technique(s) in accordance with Table 505.9(C)(2)(4) (5) Applicable gas classification group(s) in accordance with Table 505.9(C) (6) Temperature classification in accordance with 505.9(D)(1)
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Table 505.9(C)(2)(4) Types of Protection Designation
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